Chapter 13. Stuck with Him

Skylar couldn’t get away as she had planned. In another twenty minutes, Lillian left after giving her explicit instructions. Caleb too rushed to his car, ready to leave, taking her grandparents with him to the hospital for a complete check-up.

“We’ll be back in two hours,” said her grandpa. Skylar’s jaws dropped with shock to see them all leave. She sneaked a look at Christian, who looked relaxed, and watched them go. Was he not going anywhere? Her eyes went wide with the realization. She was stuck at home with two hyperactive kids and only Christian for company! Was this a deliberate plan?

“Sure. There’s no rush. We can manage the kids until then,” assured Christian, not even looking at her dumbstruck face.

“Fine then. See you later,” said a pleased granny as they climbed into Caleb’s car. After they left, Skylar glared at Christian.

“Don’t you need to go somewhere too? I can manage on my own.”

“Nope! I’m on holiday.”

“Then go out to enjo