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."

saying, "You passed the trial! Like I said, all I care about is my daughter's happiness and I can 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 replied, "Thank you so

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

clenched, touched by Freya's words. Lora was so lucky to have parents who loved her dearly and he was so happy for her. She deserved to receive all the love

Davis. As

to you," Freya requested and Ryan immediately felt

smiled and said firmly,

Jack, he was 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 I see a certificate with the name, Lora Davis." Ryan nodded and replied, "Makes sense, Sir. I'll be calling

...

Present time...

a raised platform, family and friends seated on chairs under a white tent as he waited for the helicopter to

was racing, beads of sweat coating his forehead as nerves twisted

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

helicopter landed

surprised to see her parents, and her

was soon stolen by the man who looked

seen his whole world.

he had picked for her. Like Ethan, he too wore a navy suit with a rose gold bowtie. The family of four were twinning. Lora looked so beautiful

got close, Ryan stepped down from the raised platform to receive Lora. When he looked into her eyes, he saw how teary they

a few

but now... he was going to do right by her. She

mother, Ethan and Ella," Ryan remarked, stretching out his hand

and went to sit

hand into Ryan's, her eyes never leaving his. They stepped onto

shaky voice. She was still trying to