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.”

finally realize how dull

“Yeah, I get it now.”

If she’s not, don’t you dare bother me. Oh, and that guy Steven, he had his eye

and kissed her forehead. “Deal.”

averted her gaze. Some things were not meant to

kissed me again. We

can I resist? My Rosie is irresistible.”

retorted, “Get lost.”

persisted, “Come sit with me.”

“And leave Skyler here by herself? Am I supposed to

don’t worry about me. I’m used to being alone, it’s fine.”

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

to leave, Skyler stood up

about to step away when

been taught to play poker at a young age as a social skill by

his seat. “Come on, play

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