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."

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,

tired of her... or if you fall out of love with her, please don't mistreat her or use bad words on her. Just return her to me, I'll be waiting

by Freya's words. Lora was so lucky to have parents who loved her dearly and he was so happy for her. She deserved

face turned serious as he proclaimed, "You don't have to worry, Mrs Davis. As long as I'm

not Mrs Davis to you," Freya requested and Ryan immediately

smiled and said firmly, "Thank you,

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."

...

Present time...

friends seated on chairs under

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

now, he was sure Lora had seen the surprise he had prepared. Would she say yes? He knew she loved him but... what if

the helicopter landed

by the twins. She did look surprised to see her parents, and her best friend seated under

by the man who looked like

seen his whole world.

navy suit with a rose gold bowtie. The family of four were twinning. Lora looked so beautiful and he couldn't wait for her to walk down the aisle on their wedding

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

a

now... he was going to do right by her. She was the love of

bringing your mother, Ethan and Ella," Ryan remarked, stretching

Lora and went to sit with

her hand into Ryan's, her eyes never leaving his. They stepped onto the raised platform that was decorated with gardenias and

She was still trying to take in