Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband (END) novel 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.

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.d2

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.

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 clarified, "It's not that I don't want to. I just have other commitments."

"What kind of commitments?" 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.