Chapter 1723

Kalene shook her head gently and looked up at the yard that was brimming with memories. “Son, this house holds the most memories for our family of four. You and your brother, you both grew up right here.”

“Sometimes, when I look at the flowers and the greenery in the yard, I swear I can still see the two of you roughhousing, chasing each other around.

“This is also where your dad and I settled down after we got hitched. We’ve shared so many memories here.”

She lifted her hand, lightly brushing away a tear from the corner of her eye, “I can’t leave this place. I need to be here, with your father and your brother.”

Zavier wanted to persuade her otherwise, but he couldn’t find the words, so he remained silent.

Kalene turned to Skyler, “Skyler, Zavier can be a bit hot-headed and doesn’t always think things through. Please, keep an eye on him for me, will you?”

Skyler nodded, “I promise I will.”e2

Kalene squeezed Skyler’s hand, “Alright then, let’s go have dinner. I’ve brought in a couple of chefs from Southern Port to whip up your favorite Southern Port dishes. Hope you’ll enjoy it.”

of authentic Southern Port cuisine. Knowing that Kalene had made such a thoughtful arrangement

cozy affair with just the three

were prepared by Kalene, considerately giving each of them their own

to his room, while Skyler took the one next

to sleep. Instead, she sat out

breeze stung her face, but she barely noticed it, as her thoughts were occupied with

Iris to

The sound was strikingly loud in the quiet night. She peered over and saw nothing, but she knew it was Zavier, “Smoking’s bad for you.

already trying to

retorted, “Who’s trying to boss you? I just see you chain-smoking, easily a pack a day. I’m just saying,

the concern, but I don’t need

herself, ‘Forget it,

spoke again, “How’s your

“Not too bad. I can support myself now, and even

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