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.

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

my mom," Sophia said. "All you need to do

"All right."

you. You should hold on to him tightly and avoid being as willful as you are at home."

remark before saying,

impatient expression, David waved his hand. "Go

Sophia over to her

""What is it?"

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

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

I know you well enough to

back then. I despised my former self and decided to turn over a new leaf, to

Evelyn became pregnant again. However, at three months, it was discovered that the baby's heartbeat was absent, resulting in a miscarriage. After that, she never

of interest in her studies. As her mother, Evelyn hadn't disciplined her enough to correct

education.

with her when she was young. It would

lips, lowering

Were you and Zephyr in love

She gave a sheepish smile and held her mother's hand. "Mom, it's been so many years. Why bring

it. Was it because of him?" "Well, not exactly..." Sophia hesitated for a moment. "I didn't want to

I can still do anything to stop you two from getting together?" After some thought,

returned to the country to

Sophia hummed in acknowledgment.

still have feelings for him? Do you still

Sophia hummed

to handle him. If he tries to manipulate you, with your level of intelligence, he could sell you out without you realizing,

me like this? I'm your

I not speaking

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

me. After we get