Skyler flashed two more photos on her phone, "Take a look at this."
Zavier peered closely at the images of two children who bore a striking resemblance, "Your sister is a twin?"
Skyler explained, "This is me, and this is Iris. Both pictures were taken when we were five. I had someone Photoshop us together last 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?"
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, "Glad you get it."
Zavier stood up, offering a warm smile, "Come on, let me treat you and your sister to dinner."d2
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.
Nodding, Iris continued eating, and Skyler added more to her plate. When Skyler looked up, she caught Zavier's complex 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 was laden 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."
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