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.

else. I think I should be able to handle your dad. I just need to convince your mom

need to do is find a valid reason

"All right."

the Tortell residence, David advised Sophia, "I think Zephyr is a decent young man, deeply devoted to you. You should hold on to him tightly and avoid being as willful as you are at home." "I know what to

speechless at her blunt remark before saying,

waved his hand. "Go keep

Sophia over to her

""What is it?"

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

blinked and played dumb. "What do you mean? What's this about me

dreaded doing homework, I know you well enough to

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

at three months, it was discovered that the baby's heartbeat was absent, resulting

showed a lack of interest in her studies. As her mother, Evelyn hadn't disciplined her enough to correct her behavior, which allowed Sophia to get by. However, this behavior only escalated over time, leading

education.

stricter with her when

pursed her lips, lowering her

me the truth. Were you

sheepish smile and held her mother's hand. "Mom, it's been so

she had guessed correctly. "Back then, when your father and I wanted to send you abroad, you were adamantly against it. Was it because of him?" "Well, not

been so many years now, and now you and Zephyr are discussing marriage. Just tell me the truth already. Do 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

the country to

Sophia hummed in acknowledgment.

him? Do you still want to be with

again, Sophia

couldn't help but sigh. "Sophia, I'll always support whatever you want to do. I'm just worried that you won't be able to handle him. If he tries to manipulate you, with your level of intelligence, he could sell you out without

you think of me like this?

not speaking

was rendered speechless. "You're overthinking, Mom. What do I

in a hushed tone, Sophia added, "Mom, he promised me. After we get married, he will join our family business and