Chapter 1731

Zavier growled, “Steven!”

Steven chuckled and said, “Alright, alright, no more teasing your girl. I’m starving, let’s grab a bite and we can talk business over some grub.”

Zavier shot back, “Get lost!”

Seeing Zavier all flustered, Steven couldn’t contain his joy, “Zavier, have you fallen so soon? Who was it that swore they’d never cave to a family-arranged marriage?”

Skyler, caught in the middle of their banter, felt increasingly confused, “If it’s awkward for me to be here, I can just catch a cab and head out.” Zavier rebuked, “Are you really that stupid?”

Skyler didn’t want to be the third wheel, cramping their moment – was it so wrong to want to leave? No good deed goes unpunished, it seemed.e2 Without warning, Zavier took Skyler by the hand and led her inside, “It’s chilly out here, let’s get inside.” Skyler’s steps were small, so she was almost being dragged along as they entered the house.

Steven followed, laughing so hard he was practically doubling over, “Gee, Zavier, I never thought I’d see the day.”

“Don’t laugh too soon. Your day will come soon enough.”

spot for gatherings. A simple call ahead and the chef would prepare a

how Skyler was particularly sensitive to the chill, Zavier had the kitchen prepare her favorite chicken noodle soup.

time together, Zavier noticed her fondness for chicken noodle soup.

didn’t just request soup. He specified that it had to be made with free-range chicken from their own farm for an authentic taste.

was served, Zavier intercepted the bowl from the waiter, “I’ve

ladled some into a bowl and handed it to Skyler, “Try

and sipped carefully with her spoon. After a few spoonfuls, she felt someone’s eyes on her. Looking up, she

his soup, not watching her. She must

she felt a gaze. This time, she was sneakier, pretending to drink while catching a glimpse from the corner of her eye. There was Zavier, indeed staring at

quickly dabbed her mouth with a napkin, “Is there something on my

“The soup

“It’s really good.”

like it. Had it made just for

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