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 be able

persuade my mom," Sophia said. "All you need to do is find a valid reason to

"All right."

deeply devoted to you. You should hold on to him tightly and avoid being as willful

saying, "No matter

David waved his hand. "Go keep your mom company.

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

""What is it?"

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

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

much you dreaded doing homework, I know you well enough to know that you would

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

heartbeat was absent, resulting in a miscarriage. After that, she

was a child, she often 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,

education.

with her when she was young. It would have been

pursed her lips, lowering her head in

the truth. Were you and Zephyr

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

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,

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

to the country to

Sophia hummed in acknowledgment.

Do you still

again, Sophia hummed in

to handle him. If he tries to manipulate you, with your level of intelligence, he

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

not speaking

Mom. What do I have that's worth

"Mom, he promised me. After we