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."

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

like you're 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

who loved her dearly and he was so happy for

don't have to worry, Mrs Davis. As long as I'm alive, I'll try my

Davis to you," Freya requested and Ryan immediately felt

and said

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

...

Present time...

and friends seated on chairs under a white tent as he

beads of sweat coating his forehead

she say yes? He knew she loved him but... what if

helicopter

did look surprised to see her

was soon stolen by the man who looked like he had

seen his whole world.

Lora in the gorgeous dress 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 and

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

drop a few

had been a long journey of ups and downs but now... he was going to do right by her. She was

your mother, Ethan and Ella," Ryan remarked,

and went to

leaving his. They stepped onto the raised platform that was decorated with gardenias and

voice. She was still trying to take in