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.

a wry smile.

would take Skyler back to school. But no sooner had

that I don’t want to. I just

of commitments?” Zavier

replied, “Personal

clearly soured as he dropped the subject.

earlier,” Skyler

realize he had helped her out of a

arrived at the school soon after, and as Skyler got out of the car, Zavier sped off with a rev of

to pack a few essentials before hailing a cab to the airport. The

she reached the airport just in time, boarding her flight without any issues.

Port, and it was already past two in the

been as cold as in the Capital, but the damp chill seemed to seep into her bones. Instinctively, she wrapped her down jacket

thing she knew, a large hand had taken hold of her small suitcase’s handle. Startled, Skyler was about to cry out for help when

Zavier countered, “Missing your

nodded, “Yes, but-”

see her all