No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 493 Sweet Nothings

David speculated aloud, "Are you feeling homesick?"

Zephyr shook his head, his gaze flickering toward Sophia sitting beside him. "I don't really have a home to miss. My parents are both gone. But since Sophia's in Jacaster, I thought maybe, just maybe, I'd run into her again someday." Sophia's lips tightened as she fought the urge to roll her eyes. Sweet nothings!

Yet, her parents seemed charmed by what they perceived as Zephyr's sincerity.

David chuckled, a spark of mischief in his tone. An exceptional son-in-law like him in the Tortell family business could really make the company flourish. And once Felix joins, Zephyr, as his brother-in-law, could lend him a hand. It all fits perfectly. Though Tortell Fashion had a solid reputation, it couldn't hold a candle to Richfield Investments. The question remained: would Zephyr even entertain the idea? David decided he would have to tread carefully. I'll ease into it and wait for just the right moment. David and Evelyn had already accepted Zephyr as their future son-in-law in their hearts. His natural charm made the lunch enjoyable for everyone, filling the room with laughter and light conversation. Yet, beneath her cheerful facade, Sophia felt a strange sense of melancholy she couldn't quite place.

Her parents' delight with Zephyr should have made her happy; it was a good thing, but watching him effortlessly win them over, his jokes drawing hearty laughter, left her feeling a bit dispirited.

After lunch, Evelyn suggested that Sophia escort Zephyr upstairs to rest, deliberately giving them some alone time.

Zephyr followed Sophia upstairs. Sophia casually pushed open the door to a guest room, "You should go in and rest for a bit."

Zephyr gently grabbed her wrist. "Come with me, there's something I need to tell you."

"What is it?" Sophia followed him into the guest room.

Zephyr closed the door and said, "I won't bring up the matter of marriage today. We'll talk about

next time."

Sophia raised an eyebrow. "But even then, they might not agree to the wedding next month. Have you figured out how to persuade them?"

"It's going to be a piece of cake."

""You seem confident."

With a smile, Zephyr took two steps forward, slightly leaned over, and whispered something into Sophia's ear.

Sophia's ears turned red in embarrassment, and her annoyance flared into anger. Grinding her teeth in frustration, she retorted, "Pregnant? No way. Don't expect me to go along with your plan!" "Come on, Sophia..."

"No means no! And don't you dare say that again. If you do, there will be consequences," Sophia retorted with a smirk.

Fine. I'll think of something else. I think I should

mom," Sophia said. "All you need to do is find a valid reason to get my dad's

"All right."

You should hold on to him tightly and avoid being as willful as

her blunt remark before saying, "No matter what,

waved his hand. "Go keep your mom company. I'm off to

called Sophia over to her side. "Come here, I have something to ask

""What is it?"

Zephyr back in high school?" Evelyn asked, her gaze piercing Sophia as if she

as she blinked and played dumb. "What do you mean? What's this about me and him in high

I know you well enough to know that you would never offer to tutor a

her mother's arm, attempting to bluff her way through. "I suddenly realized the importance of studying back then. I despised my former self and decided to turn over a new leaf, to rectify my past mistakes. Weren't you happy to see that?" "Do you really think I'd

was discovered that the baby's heartbeat was absent, resulting in

child, she often showed a lack of interest in her studies. As her mother, Evelyn hadn't disciplined her enough to correct her

education.

washed over Evelyn. She wished she had been stricter with her when she

lips, lowering her head

truth. Were you and Zephyr in love back in high

bit her lip, realizing she couldn't hide it any longer. She gave a sheepish smile and held her mother's hand. "Mom, it's been so many years. Why bring this

"Back then, when your father and I wanted to send you abroad, you were adamantly against it. Was it because of him?" "Well, not exactly..." Sophia hesitated for a moment. "I didn't want to

you think I can still do anything to stop you two from getting together?" After some thought, Sophia spoke with a touch of hesitation. "We were indeed in a relationship during high school. But when he moved abroad, we broke up.

to the country to pursue

Sophia hummed in acknowledgment.

Do you still want to be with

again, Sophia hummed in

you won't be able to handle him. If he tries to manipulate you, with your level of intelligence,

like this? I'm

I not

speechless. "You're overthinking, Mom. What do I have that's

a hushed tone, Sophia added, "Mom, he promised me. After we get married, he will