Impulsive Vow to an Enigmatic Husband

Chapter 1680

Skyler was a maestro of melodies, her fingers dancing over strings and keys with an ease that spoke of certificates stamped with international acclaim. Her skills made her a tutor in high demand, commanding an hourly rate that would make many a nine-to-fiver green with envy.

Her teaching days were neatly packed: two lessons, two hours, and a paycheck that felt more like a jackpot than a wage.

Two hours may not sound like much, but wrangling kids was more about taming wild spirits than ticking clocks. By the time the final note rang out and her students scampered home, Skyler could feel the day weighing on her like a heavy coat.

She needed a third gig, but this time, something that would work her muscles instead of milking her mind. She couldn’t afford to crash and burn – not with her own studies. Grades mattered just as much as greenbacks, and failing was a luxury she couldn’t afford.

Class let out at nine, a time when the city – The Capital – was just hitting its stride, pulsing with the promise of the night.

Her phone buzzed: Emma’s WhatsApp message. [Skyler, you free?]

[Just got out,] she typed back.e2

popped up, followed by, [Me and Amanda are here. Hurry up. Craving anything? We’ll order. The grill’s

quickly sent a photo

Skyler replied, [Grilled chicken

else you fancy?] Emma

girls want,]

[Okay. Come quick.]

[Will do.]

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barbecue joint, a brisk ten-minute walk if she cut through the park. She pocketed her phone and picked up the

stretch of road that trouble found her, in the form of goons who looked like they were bom from the very shadows of the city. Skyler’s grip on her bag tightened, her eyes

Skyler?” one of the thugs grunted.

confusion. “Skyler? You’ve got the

and a

by someone sitting right across. It gotta be Desiree. The same Desiree