Chapter 1742


    Chapter 1742


    Skyler shed two more photos on her phone, Take a look at this.”


    Zavier peered closely at the images of two children who bore a striking resemnce, “Your sister is a


    twin?”


    Skyler exined, “This is me, and this is Iris. Both pictures were taken when we were five. I had


    someone Photoshop us togetherst year. Everyone who sees this picture thinks we’re twins. From


    now on, you’re not allowed to say we don’t look alike, okay?”


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    Zavier couldn’t help but chuckle at Skyler’s stubbornness, “Alright, alright, I won’t say you two don’t


    look alike anymore.”


    She pocketed her phone with satisfaction, “d you get it.”


    Zavier stood up, offering a warm smile, “Come on, let me treat you and your sister to dinner.”


    Iris looked at Skyler with concern, “Can we really go out to eat?” Iris wanted to, but she was also


    scared.


    Skyler took Iris’ hand in hers, “Do you want to go out to eat, Iris?”


    Iris nodded vigorously, “Yes.”


    “Then that’s what we’ll do, and there’s nothing to worry about,” Skyler reassured her.


    Iris’ smile curled up at the edges, and Skyler’s heart clenched with a mix of joy and pity. Just like her,


    Iris craved the love and affection of a family. The simple prospect of dining out filled her with as much


    excitement as if she had been given the most precious treasure in the world.


    Zavier, observing this exchange, felt a pang of empathy. Even though he knew the sisters had a rough


    time with the Blue family, he couldn’t begin to fathom what they had endured over the years.


    The chauffeur Zavier had arranged was waiting outside. Ever considerate, Zavier took the passenger


    seat, leaving the backseat for the sisters.


    The two chattered non-stop, filling the car with their lively conversation. Zavier listened silently,


    determined to do whatever he could to help Skyler and ensure Iris’ well-being. He knew that only when


    Iris was alright, could Skyler truly heal.


    At the table, Skyler kept piling food onto Iris’ te. Iris savored every bite as if it was her first, reluctant


    to pause even for a moment.


    It wasn’t that the Blue family hadn’t treated her to good food. They had always controlled the portions to


    prevent overeating, worried that the girls would grow fat instead of tall.


    At ten years old, Iris was in the throes of growth spurts, naturally ravenous and quick to digest anything


    she ate. Limiting her food intake was, in essence, starving her.


    As Skyler served Iris more food, Skyler cautioned, “Eat slowly, Iris. Don’t make yourself sick. I’ll be in


    Southern Port for a few more days, and I’ll take you out to enjoy whatever you like.”


    Iris assured her, “I won’t overeat.”


    Skyler knew all too well the hardships, “Okay, just take your time.”


    Nodding, Iris continued eating, and Skyler added more to her te. When Skyler looked up, she caught


    Zavier’splex gaze. She smiled sheepishly, “Thank you for everything.”


    Zavier reached over with his fork to serve Skyler, “Don’t just look after your sister, make sure you eat


    too.”


    Grinning, Skyler replied, “I will.”


    The table wasden with seafood, especially shrimp. While Skyler was busy peeling shrimp for Iris,


    Zavier started doing the same for Skyler.


    “You don’t need to worry about me,” she insisted. “Take care of yourself.”


    Zavier paused before blurting out, “I want to take care of you.”