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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?”

Skyler to stay behind. No one dared dampen Hudson’s spirits, so they politely

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 room for his

saying I’ve lost my memory?

quickly nodded, “No offense meant, Sir. I’ll

the butler left, Hudson grasped Skyler’s hand, patting it gently, “Kid, has anyone been filling your head with nonsense?” Skyler shook her head, “No, Grandpa.”

gossip. It mostly blamed her as a jinx, claiming that she brought misfortune to the Rivera family, which supposedly led to the sudden death of Zavier’s father. However, Skyler did not blame herself for those gossips. She was determined not to let those

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

nodded, “I understand, Grandpa.”

matter what they say, don’t you pay them any mind.

obediently, “I will, Grandpa.”

more when he

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