Pregnant and Favored: See You in the Morning, Young Master novel Chapter 2158

Upon reading that, Zivon was quick to squint. Sure, she had been slightly more lenient with her conditions, but was she seriously expecting him to hug her throughout the night just because he couldn’t come back on time?!

Lowering his phone, he turned to look at Xavia and the kids who all seemed to be having a good time… He really didn’t want to ruin the atmosphere, but after reading Whitney’s threat, he knew that it was better not to push his luck. With his mind made up, he silently got to his feet before gesturing to Nathan to send them back once the movie was over.

It was only after he had entered his car when he sent a text to Xavia, stating, ‘Sorry, there’s an emergency at the lab and I need to rush over. Enjoy the movie with the kids.’

Following a short pause, Xavia replied, ‘Is it that urgent…? You promised the kids that you’d spend the night with them, you know…?’

Feeling increasingly guilty, it took him a while to text, ‘Sorry, but they really need me at the lab. Don’t worry, I’ll make it up to them next time.’

He hated the fact that he had to lie like this, but what other choice did he have? Thankfully, Xavia eventually replied, ‘Alright… Be careful there.’

‘I will. You can expect Nathan to pick you up after the movie ends.’

With that message sent, he began driving toward the villa…