Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

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Hudson waved his hands dismissively, “We’ve been at it for days, and everyone’s beat. Each of you go back to rest, and do whatever you need to do tomorrow. My health is much better than you think.”

With the conversation seemingly at its end, there was no reason for anyone to linger. One by one, they rose from their seats and made for the door.

Skyler got up to leave alongside Zavier, but Hudson’s voice halted her, “Skyler, stick around and have dinner with me, will ya? I’ll have the driver take you back to school later.”

Skyler glanced at Zavier, who said nothing and walked out ahead. The others gave Skyler curious looks, clearly wondering about Hudson’s intentions.

Skyler paid them no mind and turned back to Hudson, “Grandpa.”

Hudson patted the seat beside him, gesturing for Skyler to sit, then looked up sharply at the others, “Anyone else fancy staying for dinner?”

was really keen on staying. They were just itching to know why Hudson wanted Skyler to stay behind. No one dared dampen Hudson’s spirits, so they politely made

the old butler, “Go over to Brodie’s place, and bring back some of the clothes he wore.” The butler understood Hudson wanted him to leave, “Sir, Brodie’s belongings have been here for a while. You even cleared out a

lost my memory? It seems you’re

“No offense meant, Sir. I’ll

Hudson grasped Skyler’s hand, patting it gently, “Kid, has anyone been

parting. During the brief moments they were apart, she could hear some deliberately spoken gossip. It mostly blamed her as a jinx, claiming that she brought misfortune to the Rivera family, which supposedly led to

affirming, “You don’t have to cover for them. I’m well aware of what they’ve done to you and Zavier. And let me be clear, you had nothing to do with his father’s passing.”

nodded, “I understand, Grandpa.”

pay them any

“I

say more when he suddenly clutched his chest,