Chapter 1712

Skyler arrived at the Rivera Manor with not a soul to pick her up from school. She had to hail a cab that dropped her off just outside the upscale neighborhood, leaving her to trek the remaining distance on foot.

There were a lot of people at Rivera’s Manor. All the members of the Rivera family and close friends and relatives were present, including Skyler’s parents.

She was the last to arrive.

No sooner had she stepped into the yard than a voice hissed, “Jinx!”

Skyler’s eyes darted around, trying to locate the source of the insult amidst the several stares fixed upon her. She couldn’t pinpoint who had uttered the word.

Samuel had been in poor health ever since he’d lost his son, and though the recent incident had nothing to do with Skyler, there were whispers blaming her.

remaining

parted to retort, but considering the solemnity of

“What took you

had arrived. Skyler had received the news only recently and indeed, it was hard to justify

her. Besides, the Riveras had kept the matter tightly under wraps, with no media coverage. It was only after a call

the call,” Skyler explained, her voice a

to a secluded corner and jabbed her finger sharply against Skyler’s forehead, leaving angry red marks. “You’ve been in the Capital for months now, and you’ve made

to you. Don’t you play dumb with me.” “Today is Samuel’s funeral. Shouldn’t we show some respect?” Skyler countered,

think I don’t know that Zavier hasn’t touched you once. What are you pretending for?” Barbara

chose to ignore her.

the Rivera estate, Barbara wouldn’t dare make a scene. “We’ll settle this later.

followed Barbara mechanically..

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