Chapter 988

"It's fine." Skyla shook her head dismissively, unconcerned. It was just a hug, after all. "You two chat. I'll go help Mrs. Murray in the kitchen!" As she headed toward the kitchen, Adam's gaze involuntarily followed her retreating figure. But he quickly restrained himself, averting his eyes. Yvette caught it all. Her languid gaze rested on him, curiosity gleaming in her eyes. "Adam, did you know Skyla before this?" The way Adam had looked at Skyla just now was far from innocent… "No," Adam replied. However, he never hid anything from Yvette. "To be exact, I've only seen her once." "Oh?" Yvette's interest was piqued. "Tell me about it." If anyone else pried into his personal affairs like this, Adam would have turned and left without a word. But since it was Yvette, he couldn't refuse. "Three years ago, there was unrest in Kennia. I received orders to evacuate over 200 stranded Croedalians and bring them back to Croedal safely. That was where I met her." Adam's expression softe