Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband novel Chapter 1654

"Let's hit the road," Desiree said with a smile, but her eyes glinted with sly calculation.

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Skyler edged quietly to the left, her small frame nearly plastered against the car door. Zavier, on the other hand, sprawled out in his seat, seemingly unfazed by the addition of another person in the car.

The school and the Rivera mansion were in opposite directions. Now, during the rush hour after work, the cars were stuck in traffic all the way.

Zavier was getting restless. "What's this dinner that's so important?"

The driver, cautious and dutiful, answered, "Mr. Zavier, my job is just to drive."d2

Zavier asked, "You are not going to eat?"

The driver remained silent.

Zavier, clearly annoyed, tugged at his collar and then pulled out his phone. [Let's see who's up for some gaming.]

Garrett's voice message came quickly, [Yeah, man, been waiting for you to join the game.]

Soon enough, Zavier was deeply engrossed in his game.

Without headphones, the game sounds and conversations filled the confined space, almost giving Skyler a headache.

After mentally preparing herself, Skyler finally mustered the courage to speak up, "Zavier, would you mind using headphones while playing?"

Zavier ignored her completely.

Thinking he hadn't heard her, Skyler raised her voice slightly, "Zavier, do you mind—"

Kalene patted his hand gently, "Son, for your brother's sake, be patient."

At the mention of his brother, Zavier relented. He turned back, glancing coldly at Skyler, "Can you pick up the pace? Your legs aren't short. Why do you move so slowly?"

Skyler hurried to catch up.

It wasn't that she was slow. She knew he didn't like her too close, so she purposefully kept her distance.

As Skyler approached, she greeted Kalene politely, "Good evening, Mrs. Rivera."

Kalene took Skyler's hand warmly, "My dear, have you been skipping meals? You look like you've lost weight."

Then she turned to her son, "Zavier, you're older than Skyler and the closest thing she has to family in the Capital. You need to look out for her, and make sure she isn't going hungry or cold. Understand?"