Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1654

“Let’s hit the road,” Desiree said with a smile, but her eyes glinted with sly calculation.

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.”

Zavier asked, “You are not going to eat?”e2

The driver remained silent.

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

quickly, [Yeah, man, been waiting for you to join

Zavier was deeply

the game sounds and conversations filled the confined space, almost

mentally preparing herself, Skyler finally mustered the courage to speak up, “Zavier, would you mind using headphones while

raised her voice slightly, “Zavier,

could finish, Zavier cut her off sharply, “If you can’t handle the noise, don’t ride in my car. Get out and hail a cab. Or better yet, buy your

for words. She had thought about taking a cab from school to the Rivera mansion, but the fare would likely cost around two hundred bucks. Every penny was precious to her, and she couldn’t bear to waste money

Zavier’s noisy gaming. Fortunately, after a while, Zavier did put on his headphones, though Skyler couldn’t tell if it was out of

at the Rivera mansion at

to the bone. Skyler, who was particularly sensitive to the cold, was wrapped up like a mummy. Still, when she stepped out of the car, a

and strode ahead with long, confident steps. Skyler tightened her coat and followed at a distance.

blocked his path,

having to wait for Skyler, he spoke impatiently to his own mother, “Mom, I don’t want

his hand gently, “Son, for your