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 dad.

Sophia said. "All you need to

"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

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

his hand. "Go

to her side. "Come

""What is it?"

asked, her gaze piercing Sophia as if

as she blinked and played dumb. "What do you

doing homework, I know you well enough 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 believe that?" Evelyn looked at her daughter, not

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

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

education.

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

her lips, lowering

"Tell me the truth. Were you and Zephyr in love

a sheepish smile and held her mother's

it. Was it because of him?" "Well,

two from getting

he returned to the country

Sophia hummed in acknowledgment.

him? Do you still

Sophia hummed in

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

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

not speaking the

Mom. What do I have

promised me. After we get married, he will join our family