Chapter 1741


    Chapter 1741


    Bernard, sensing the awkward tension, stepped forward with a weing grin. “Zavier, this is your first


    time visiting our humble abode, and we’re all absolutely thrilled to have you. We’ve gone all out and


    prepared a wee feast in your honor. Please,e in and make yourself at home.”


    The Blue n was treating Zavier with the pomp and circumstance befitting a


    distinguished guest from afar, regardless of whether Zavier appreciated such fanfare or


    not.


    Today, Skyler, who had always been neglected and disregarded by them, also was treated with smiles


    and warmth, all thanks to Zavier.


    But Skyler wasn’t buying any of it. She couldn’t care less for their sudden change of heart. Zavier,


    ying along, provided her with the perfect excuse to spend some quality time with Iris.


    Once alone, Iris threw herself into Skyler’s arms and clung to her tightly, sobbing, “Skyler.”


    Tears welled up in Skyler’s eyes as sheforted Iris, “Iris, don’t be scared. I am here for you now.”


    Iris rubbed her face against Skyler over and over, seeking the maternal affection she’d never received.


    To her, Skyler was as vital as a mother. “I was so afraid you didn’t want me anymore, and I was so


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    Skyler softly stroked Iris’ hair, trying to soothe her fears. “Iris, you’re the most important person in my


    life. How could I ever leave you?”


    She had repeated these words countless times on the phone and through WhatsApp messages, but


    living in fear every day, Iris found it hard to trust any promises. After all, Skyler had once told her they


    would never be separated, yet she ended up being sent away to the distant Capital.


    Iris looked up, wiping away her tears, “Does… does my brother-inw treat you well?”


    The word ‘brother-inw’ made Skyler blush slightly, “We’re not married yet, Iris. Why are you calling


    him that already?”


    Iris retorted with the logic of a child, “Sooner orter, I’ll have to call him that.”


    Skyler pinched Iris’ cheek yfully. “You’re such a little thinker. From now on, you call him Mr. Zavier,


    not brother-inw.”


    “Why not call me brother-inw? I think it sounds quite nice.” Zavier’s voice came from behind them.


    He had managed to slip away from the others in the family.


    Skyler was taken aback. “Weren’t you dealing with my family? How did you end up here?”


    Zavier chuckled, “Gettin rid of them was a piece of cake.”


    Recognizing Zavier’s exceptional ability to handle any situation, and fully aware that the Riveras were


    no match for him, let alone the Blues, Skyler wisely chose not to pursue the issue any further.


    Zavier’s gaze fell upon the young Iris, a ten-year-old girl with an undeveloped innocence, her features


    not yet resembling Skyler’s. “Were you and your sister born to the same parents?”


    “Of course,” Skyler replied without hesitation.


    Zavier’s curiosity piqued, “It’s just that you two don’t seem to look much alike.”


    “Who says we don’t look alike?” Skyler was quick to defend, pulling out her phone and scrolling through


    her cloud album to find a picture from when she was about ten, “Take a look at this.”


    Zavier leaned in closer, “Is this a photo of Iris?”


    “That’s me,” Skyler rified. “It’s from when I was around Iris’ age.”


    The girl in the photo was the spitting image of Iris as she was now-indistinguishable from one another.


    Zavier scrutinized the photo for a moment longer, “You two really look alike.”