Chapter 204

Emmeline could feel the tension mounting, her heart pounding erratically in her chest while she awaited Zavian’s response with bated breath.

“Emmeline and Yuna really want to try the double skis too,” Minnie stated. “You guys can’t disappoint them like that. We don’t get to go on fun vacations every day!”

Emmeline clenched her hand into a tight fist inside her jacket pocket, somehow certain that Zavian would ultimately give in despite his earlier protests. He always did, in the end - her wants and needs were simply too tempting for him to resist denying, no matter how he postured.

Richard was the first to cave with a resigned sigh and a shake of his head. “Oh, very well. I’ll give it a go this time, for my wife’s sake.” His gaze flicked briefly to Emmeline, glittering with an expression she couldn’t quite decipher.

Emmeline turned expectant eyes towards Zavian, silently pleading for him to follow suit.

He met her stare, holding her transfixed for a long