Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1738

Skyler retorted, “Shut up!”

She snapped back before spinning on her heel and dashing into the bathroom. The sound of the faucet echoed as she splashed cold water on her face, a desperate attempt to calm the storm within her. Although the two were engaged, they were still quite young, and there were many uncertainties ahead for them.

Could they truly make it to the altar? It was anyone’s guess.

Some choices were made in the heat of the moment, a fleeting happiness that could lead to a lifetime of regret. And Skyler couldn’t afford any regrets.

Thankfully, Zavier hadn’t pushed her further, instead giving her space to think. When she finally emerged, refreshed and more composed, she found him on the balcony, a cigarette dangling from his lips.

She couldn’t help herself. “How many times do I have to tell you to cut down on smoking?” she chastised, her voice laced with concern.

“Let’s get some rest. Tomorrow we’ll need to be on top form

voice soft. “I’ll crash

you wish,” he replied.

her quickly, and she was soon adrift in sleep on the sofa. Time blurred until she felt herself lifted, a

awake, she saw Zavier tucking her in. “Zavier,

explanation, just a quiet, “Did I

he playfully poked her cheek-a tender gesture that carried no sting. “Sleep,”

Zavier sat by her side, watching her peaceful expression. She

when she first arrived in the Capital, those early days when they were forced by their families to share a room. Her sleep was restless, haunted by bad dreams that would

that his light sleep was disturbed by her startled movements. He’d watched her, impassive, as she fought her demons night after night.

Skyler had slowly found her purpose and strength. She’d learned to fend for herself, her confidence growing. Most importantly, she was