Chapter 871 Impulsive Vow To An Enigmatic Husband

Skyler had dropped a few grand on a swanky hotel room, and Zavier could only watch as Skyler was whisked away by her sister, feeling a pang of loss in his chest. Back in his own room, he pinged his buddies in their group chat, [What are you guys up to? He sent the message, but no one seemed to care. Zavier: Lucas is taken; Steven’s got his eye on a girl. I get why those love-struck fools aren’t replying. But, Marc, what’s your excuse? You ain’t got a lady, love; why the cold shoulder? After a while, Marcus finally shot back a message: "I was just catching up with my grandma. Zavier: [How’s her health?] Marcus: [Gran’s tough as nails.] Zavier: [She’s only got you for a grandson.]. [She not bugging you to bring home a bride.] e2 Marcus: [My gran ain’t as bored as your granddad.] Zavier: [That’s a way to put it.]. You’re young now, so she’s not pressing you. Give it a couple of years, and then we’ll see if she starts nudging you. Marcus: Don't sweat it for me. [You sort out your own stuff first.] Zavier: [Already did.] Marcus: [Really?] Zavier: I've decided to go with the family’s wishes. [When Skyler is of age or after she graduates, we’ll make it official.] At that, Steven and Lucas, who’d been playing dead, suddenly sprang to life. Steven: [If you’re into Skyler, just say it, man.]. [What's'sith the family wishes excuse?] Lucas: I never thought I’d see the day Zavier fell so hard. [In the age-old tale, even heroes can’t fend off Cupid’s arrow.] Zavier: I thought you guys were dead. [Back from the grave?] Steven: [My brother’s getting married.] [I'd'dlaw my way out of a coffin for that.] Lucas: Did you even ask Skyler?