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.

shook her head with a wry smile. “You’re never serious, are you?”

moment, Zavier announced he would take Skyler back to school. But no sooner had they left the neighbourhood, he

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

commitments?” Zavier pressed.

simply replied,

as

for bailing me out earlier,” Skyler added after a moment.

Zavier offered in return. So, she did realize he had helped her out of

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

few essentials before hailing a cab to the airport. The dinner had

she reached the airport just in time, boarding

arrived at Southern Port, and it was

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

small suitcase’s handle. Startled, Skyler was about to cry out

question, Zavier countered, “Missing your

nodded, “Yes,

you sure you can see her all by yourself