Chapter 1666
Skyler and Zavier had both tossed and turned through the night. Thankfully, their youthful vigor meant they didnât look much worse for wear come morning.
Zavier was quick to freshen up and head out. Skyler had to wait until he was done with the bathroom, so she left a bit later.
Little did she expect to bump into Nora right outside her door. It seemed Nora had been lying in wait, âSkyler, darling.â
Nora scrutinized her, taking in Skylerâs flushed cheeks that seemed to bloom like roses due to afterglow, âDid you sleep well last night?â
Skyler nodded, âThanks for asking. I slept like a log.â
Noraâs eyes narrowed, âWalk for me, letâs see.â
Bewildered by the request, Skyler complied. She had only taken a few steps when Noraâs voice, sharp as a knife, sliced through the air, âDid Zavier touch you last night?âe2
Skylerâs eyes widened in shock, her head shaking frantically, âNora, weâre not even married yet, he wouldnât do that.â
Noraâs temper flared, âAnd why havenât you taken the initiative? You must know what youâre here for.â
Skyler stammered, âIâ¦â
Nora cut her off, âSkyler, donât tell me you donât know why the Blue family sent you to the Riveras? They didnât send you to be the little princess here. Youâre here to give Zavier his first-born son.â
Skyler was silent.
âDidnât your mother have âthe talkâ with you before sending you over?â Nora prodded.
Skyler mumbled, âAunt Nora, Iâ¦â
She had been taught, yes. But how could she possibly broach such an embarrassing subject? After all, she was barely eighteen.
âSo you were taught, but didnât learn a thing?â Nora pressed.
Skyler remained silent.
Nora demanded, âCat got your tongue?â
Skyler apologized, âIâm sorry.â
Nora scoffed, âYouâre so clueless, and you canât do anything right. After your classes today, Iâm going to pick you up and give you a proper lesson. If you donât get it this time, and if thereâs no child from Zavier within six months, youâre out.â
Skyler opened her mouth to retort but thought better of it.
âAunt Nora, if I donât want to have a child, who can force me?â Suddenly, Zavierâs voice came from behind them.
Both Skyler and Nora shivered at the sound.
âZavier, Iâm just looking out for your future,â Nora trembled.
Zavier strode towards them with deliberate steps, âAunt Nora, Iâm well aware of what Iâm doing. Iâm an adult, and I donât need others making decisions for me.â
Noraâs expression shifted between hues of anger and embarrassment, a kaleidoscope of emotions.
Zavier turned to Skyler, âI just went over this with you last night, and youâve already forgotten? You really are a scatterbrain!â
Skyler apologized again, âIâm sorry.â
She wanted to stand up for herself, but without the protection of family and lacking the strength to defend herself, any resistance would only bring more trouble.
Unexpectedly, Zavier closed the distance between himself and Skyler. With a swift movement, he wrapped an arm around her waist and pulled her close, âSkyler, remember this: youâre my fiancée. You represent me, wherever you are. I wonât let anyone bully you.â