Chapter 1708

Susie watched Emma play and felt a surge of excitement. "Alwyn, I'm in for the next game." Alwyn just chuckled. "Sure thing." "Are you guys trying to make me and Xander go broke or what? Xander was winning every hand before you let your wives join," said Lucas, glancing over at Xander. "I always thought Xander was tough with everyone. Didn't know he had a soft spot for his buddy's girl." Xander looked up, his eyes cold behind his sleek, silver glasses. "What's it going to take to shut you up?" "A kiss from my crush would do." Lucas said it so smoothly, without batting an eye, that Emma and Susie both blushed. Alwyn reached out, tucking a loose strand of Susie's hair behind her ear. "Focus on your game, don't mind him." Ron nudged Lucas. "Mind the setting, will you?" Lucas asked, "Did I say something wrong?" Alwyn said, "Please, just zip it." Susie asked, "Alwyn, which card should I play?" Alwyn took Susie's hand gently, guiding her to pick and play a card. Lucas suddenly lo