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.

something else. I think I should be able to handle your

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

"All right."

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

blunt remark before saying, "No matter what, you'll always be Daddy's

expression, David waved his hand. "Go

Sophia over to her side. "Come

""What is it?"

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

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

Given how much you dreaded doing homework, I know you well enough to know

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

was born, Evelyn became pregnant again. However, at three months, it was discovered that the baby's heartbeat was absent, resulting in a miscarriage. After

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

education.

stricter with her when she was young. It

pursed her lips, lowering

you and Zephyr in love back in

bit her lip, realizing she couldn't hide it any longer. She gave a sheepish smile and held her

abroad, you were adamantly against it. Was it because of him?" "Well, not exactly..." Sophia hesitated for a

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,

the country to

Sophia hummed in acknowledgment.

still have feelings for him? Do you still

Sophia hummed in

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 realizing, and you night even

of me like this? I'm your daughter, for goodness'

not speaking the

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

me. After we