Chapter 1707

Had Skyler not been so sure that Rosie had no such intention, she could have sworn Rosie was showing off. In her eighteen years of life, Skyler had never known what it felt like to be genuinely cared for. Maybe, for the rest of her life, no one would ever show her that kind of concern again.

Rosie said, “Skyler, let’s just eat something and forget about those jerks.”

Skyler nodded. “Sounds good to me.”

They had just settled down when Lucas, who had been playing poker, sidled

“Rosie…”

Rosie pushed him away. “What do you want?”

Lucas said, “I was calling you. Why didn’t you come over?”

Rosie replied, “Why should I join you guys when you’re playing cards?”e2

Lucas stretched out his arm and wrapped it around Rosie. “I’m sorry, Rosie. From now on, if you don’t want to, I won’t drag you to these boring poker nights.”

realize how dull

“Yeah, I get it now.”

decided to forgive him. “Next time, if Skyler’s around, call me over. If she’s not, don’t you dare bother me. Oh, and that guy Steven, he had his eye on someone, right? If he manages

down and kissed

averted her gaze. Some things

me again. We agreed no kisses until we’re married, you’re

can I resist?

retorted, “Get

persisted, “Come sit with me.”

by herself? Am I supposed

about me.

then, Zavier’s voice cut through. “Skyler, can you grab me a

leave, Skyler

about to step away when he asked, “Do you play?”

had been taught to play poker at a young age as a social skill by her family, but she didn’t enjoy it.

offering his seat. “Come

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