Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1736

Skyler’s cheeks flushed a deep shade of crimson under his teasing gaze.

Kalene chuckled softly, “Skyler, Zavier’s right. When you’re at home, you should feel free to eat whatever you like. Make yourself comfortable.”

Skyler murmured an acknowledgement, “Okay.”

Kalene glanced at Zavier, and after a silent exchange of looks between mother and son, she added, “I’ll have the housekeeper tidy up the guest rooms. Why don’t you both stay over tonight and keep me company?”

“Sure,” Zavier agreed with a nod.c2

Skyler had a flight back to Southern Port at midnight and knew she couldn’t stay the night, but she was at a loss for how to politely decline Kalene’s kind offer.

As she hesitated, Zavier stepped in, “Mom, I’ve got some things to take care of tonight. After dinner, I can drop Skyler off at school on my way.”

“What do you have planned?” Kalene asked with a trace of suspicion. Just moments ago, he was insisting on having Skyler stay the night. Why the sudden change? What game was this boy playing?

“Life’s big decisions, Zavier said cryptically.

wry smile. “You’re

back to school. But no sooner had they left the neighbourhood, he asked, “So, you really don’t want to hang out

quickly clarified, “It’s not that I don’t want to. I just have other commitments.”

of commitments?” Zavier pressed.

simply replied, “Personal

clearly soured as he dropped the

out earlier,” Skyler added after

she did realize he had

and as Skyler got out of

pack a few essentials before hailing

little, but she reached the airport just in time, boarding her flight without any

she arrived at Southern Port, and it was already

not have been as cold as in the Capital, but the damp chill seemed to seep into her bones. Instinctively, she

about to cry out for help

question, Zavier countered, “Missing your sister?”

nodded, “Yes, but-”

see her all by yourself without being noticed?”