No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 491 The Saying Is True

"What?"

"What?"

Both David and Evelyn asked in unison.

As the words fell, the two exchanged a glance.

Back then, when Evelyn first learned that David had been unfaithful to her twenty years ago, that he even had an illegitimate child who was now old enough to attend university, she had her own bout of hysteria. Nonetheless, she quickly regained her composure, and the first question that came to her mind was whether she should divorce him.

The answer was no.

She knew that once they divorced, it would inadvertently pave the way for the mistress to force her way into the Tortell family. In other words, she'd be giving up everything to someone else without a fight. Sophia was, after all, the daughter David had raised by his side. Out of guilt, he had become increasingly indulgent toward her. If he were to pass away now, Sophia would surely inherit a substantial fortune. However, if the mistress were to join the Tortell family, that would be a different story.

David was in good health at the time, and it seemed inevitable that he would spend the next ten to twenty years with his mistress. Already, he had begun to contemplate handing over the reins of the company to his son. In ten to twenty years, Sophia would gradually be marginalized, and might even be ousted from the Tortell family.

From a young age, Sophia was quite carefree and simple-minded, lacking guile. She also had a bit of a stubborn streak. This undoubtedly made Evelyn very worried about her.

Already past the age of fifty, there wasn't much to look forward to in the latter half of life. At this point, divorce seemed meaningless to her. Instead of parting ways, she figured that it seemed better to uphold the status quo and fight for more for Sophia.

Once Evelyn decided against a divorce, she calmed down significantly. She had a thorough discussion with David, taking advantage of the lingering guilt within him to convince him to transfer a portion of his wealth under Sophia's name. And so, the two of them maintained a superficial peace currently.

"Don't be surprised." Sophia glanced at the two of them, a faint smile playing on her lips. "My boyfriend wants to come over and visit you guys tomorrow."

Taken aback, David and Evelyn shared a glance.

David slightly furrowed his brows, reprimanding in a low voice, "When did you get yourself a boyfriend? You never mentioned anything. Don't bring home someone of questionable character."

Evelyn looked at Sophia and nodded gently.

Sophia wasn't a naive and ignorant girl. The fact that she suggested bringing her boyfriend home either meant their relationship was profound, reaching a stage where marriage was on the table, or she had been deceived by sweet talk. From Evelyn's perspective, she believed it was certainly the latter.

"If he's a shady person, why did you introduce him to me?" Sophia raised an eyebrow.

with looks. "I was the one who introduced him to you? Could it

"It's him."

I wasn't lying, don't you?" David wore an expression that clearly indicated that he had done everything for Sophia's good.

and felt reassured enough that they agreed to let him meet Sophia for a potential match. Evelyn asked, "But didn't you mention

together in a smile. "Back then, there was indeed some unpleasantness. Besides, I was particularly annoyed with him at that time, so I purposely said so

brains, but she truly couldn't concoct a response. With no other option, she playfully grabbed Evelyn's arm, feigning shyness as she said, "Oh, Mom, can you please stop asking?" "All right, all right, I won't pry any further. You've started dating and didn't even inform us. Now

"Mhm."

and Evelyn would

his family

old friend

was a self-made individual. During his studies abroad,

ventures there.

I forgot to ask Zephyr about his situation. She recalled that during their

a sigh. "You're at the point of meeting each other's parents and you still don't know what his

naive and innocent. How can I possibly

"No."

supposed Zephyr's father must have passed away,

have no family members by his side, and that's why he never brought

slightly furrowed her brows, asking, "What is he doing now? Has he joined a company or

at the corner of her mouth, her

about this too. I'm not prepared at all for this visit.

mind raced quickly, and she turned to David and Evelyn, saying with

"1

to know him a

get to know more about his financial situation. So, why am I even bothering to explain it now?" "You're full

said, "Fine, if you say so. Anyway, we'll meet him tomorrow. I'll get someone to bring a couple of bottles of fine

night, Sophia didn't

that she had already told her parents about his visit planned for the next day. She advised him to

she saw David dressed in a short-sleeved shirt and suit trousers. His prominent beer belly was cinched with a black belt. His hair was slicked

trimmed, revealing

his chin. He