Her Return, His Regret by Natie

Chapter 117~ Approval

Days

earlier.

Ryan went to the Davis mansion to see Freya Davis when Lora was at work.

"You didn't waste time, huh? Thirty days on the dot," Freya remarked as she held a mug in her hand, stirring her tea.

"I've come for feedback," Ryan replied confidently. He smiled and said, "Honestly, I wouldn't blame you if you still don't want me in your daughter's life. As a parent now myself, I can't even imagine someone hurting my children."

He took a sip of the tea he was served before he continued, "But I do believe people change for the ones they love... I might have been indifferent to Lora back in the day but now, I know what she means to me. I know she's a treasure that I can't lose. I know that without her, there's no me. I would lose myself completely if I lost her again. This is why I will never do anything to hurt Lora again, I promise."

Silence fell over the place and Ryan waited patiently for Freya's response. His heart was galloping wildly in his chest, hoping for a positive answer. For what he wanted to do, he needed Freya to approve of his relationship with Lora.

Ryan knew Lora wouldn't take the next step with him until she was sure both her parents were ok with it.

So, he desperately needed Freya's approval.

"I've been watching you for the last thirty days and..." Freya trailed, a frown plastering her face.

Ryan's heart jumped to his throat, his stomach twisting this way and that. He was anxiously waiting for Freya's response like his life depended on it.

"Oh, come on, honey. Give the man a break," Jack Davis' voice echoed in the room before he came into view holding his own cup of tea.

He sighed and said, "He had already eaten the world's hottest chili and never gave up! Give him a chance. I think he will make Lora happy."

see that she's happy when she's with you. Take care of her, she's my one and only daughter." Ryan's eyes lit up, relief washing over him as he

or if you fall out of love with her, please don't mistreat her or use bad words on her. Just return

to have parents who loved her dearly and he was so happy for her.

serious as he proclaimed, "You don't have to worry, Mrs Davis.

to you,"

said firmly, "Thank

about to call him Dad when Jack shook his head and uttered, "You're not allowed to call me Dad... call me Sir. You will only call me Dad when

...

Present time...

on chairs under a white tent as he waited for the helicopter to

was racing, beads of sweat coating his

the surprise he had prepared. Would she say yes? He knew she loved him but... what if she changed her mind about being with

helicopter

to see her parents, and her best friend seated under er

stolen by the man who

seen his whole world.

watered when he saw Lora in the gorgeous dress he had picked for her. Like Ethan, he too wore a navy suit with a rose gold bowtie.

close, Ryan stepped down from the raised platform to receive Lora. When

drop a

journey of ups and downs but now... he was going to do right

for bringing your mother, Ethan and Ella," Ryan remarked, stretching out his

Lora and went

eyes never leaving his. They stepped onto the raised platform that was decorated with gardenias

shaky voice. She was still trying to take in everything.