Chapter 1734

Later, Skyler bought a new phone and entrusted Zavier to deliver it to Iris. It was then that the two sisters reconnected. They made a pact the phone was not to cross the threshold of the Blue family household. They couldn’t risk another discovery. So Skyler would only call at agreed-upon times when Iris could safely answer.

“I’m just so thrilled to hear from you.” Iris chattered away on the phone, a stream of updates and stories spilling out. Skyler could almost see her sister’s animated gestures through the line.

Knowing that Iris was doing well eased Skyler’s mind..

As they were about to end the call, Iris’ voice dropped to a murmur, “Skyler, are you really not coming home for Christmas? If you don’t, I’ll be all alone.”

Skyler’s heart clenched. She made a snap decision. “I’ll be there, Iris. I’ll come home on Christmas Eve.”

Christmas Eve was always a hive of activity in the Blue family, everyone buzzing with tasks and preparations. Nobody would notice if Iris was absent. Skyler figured she could slip in unnoticed at that time.d2

After hanging up, she immediately booked a flight from the Capital to Southern Port, making sure all her bases were covered.

Having tied up all her loose ends at work on the last day before the holiday season, Skyler approached Carter. “Mr. Carter, I’ve wrapped up my tasks. Anything else you need from me?”

go back to school? I’ll give you a ride.” Carter said.

gently declined, “You’re busy, Mr. Carter. I wouldn’t want to

holidays around the corner, I don’t want to eat into more of your time. We can talk on the

by his insistence, Skyler

Zavier leaning against his car, a cigarette in hand, impossible

your fiancé’s here to pick you up. That explains the

into explanations, Skyler offered an awkward smile and

met with his gruff voice, “What did

discuss. He was going to give me a lift back to campus, but when he saw you, he left,” Skyler replied. “Do you really think it was just work he wanted to talk about?” Zavier’s

else would it be?”

forehead teasingly.

pouted,

made another jabbing gesture, “I’ll do whatever I

asked, “You’re here

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