Chapter 1736


    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 yourselffortable.”


    Skyler murmured an acknowledgement, “Okay.”


    Kalene nced 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 nned?” 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 ying?


    “Life’s big decisions, Zavier said cryptically.


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


    After dinner, without wasting a moment, Zavier announced he would take Skyler back to school. But no


    sooner had they left the neighbourhood, he asked, “So, you really don’t want to hang out with us?”


    Skyler was taken aback and quickly rified, “It’s not that I don’t want to. I just have other


    commitments.”


    “What kind ofmitments?” Zavier pressed.


    Skyler simply replied, “Personal matters.”


    Zavier’s mood clearly soured as he dropped the subject.


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


    “Hmph.” was all Zavier offered in return. So, she did realize he had helped her out of a tight spot.


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


    engine.


    With a sigh, Skyler headed back to her dorm to pack a few essentials before hailing a cab to the


    airport. The dinner had set her


    back a little, but she reached the airport just in time, boarding her flight without any issues.


    After a two-hour flight, she arrived at Southern Port, and it was already past two in the morning.


    The winter in Southern Port might not have been as cold as in the Capital, but the damp chill seemed


    to seep into her bones. Instinctively, she wrapped her down jacket tighter around her.


    The next thing she knew, arge hand had taken hold of her small suitcase’s handle. Startled, Skyler


    was about to cry out for help when she realized the hand belonged to none other than Zavier. “You-how


    did you get here?”


    Ignoring her question, Zavier countered, “Missing your sister?”


    Skyler nodded, “Yes, but-”


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    “Are you sure you can see her all by yourself without being noticed?” Zavier interjected.


    “We had arranged a time. On Christmas Eve, the Blue family won’t notice whether she’s there or not.”


    “That might have been the case before, but now things might be different.”


    “Why?”


    “Because of you.”


    Being known as Zavier’s fiancée had its implications, and Iris was the person Skyler cared about the


    most. If the Blue family wanted to control Skyler, Iris was the perfect leverage.


    Skyler began to grasp the situation, “Zavier, thank you.”


    Zavier pulled at his coat, “It’s cold. Let’s find somewhere to stay first, and in the morning we’ll let your


    family know we’re here.


    “I’ve booked a hotel already.”


    Dragging her suitcase, he said, “Then let’s grab a cab and get going.”


    Skyler hesitated, “The hotel I booked is quite budget-friendly. I doubt it’s up to your standards. Maybe I


    should book another one for you, something a bit nicer?”