No Remarriage for us Stay Away by Livia Storm

Chapter 496 Burning Passion

Lenora hadn't expected Sophia to act so swiftly. She had only been away on a business trip for two days, and in that short span, Sophia had already signed an agreement with Zephyr and met his parents. Casually skimming through the agreement, Lenora remarked, "I see the terms of the agreement seem quite favorable for you but isn't getting married next month a bit too soon?"

Meanwhile, Sophia nibbled on a cupcake. "I also feel it's too soon, um... but my half-brother isn't getting any younger, so there was no other way..."

"So, where will you guys live after getting married? Have you discussed it?" Lenora asked.

"We'll purchase a new house. We've arranged to go viewing tomorrow. Nora, would you like to join us? I could use your advice."

Lenora chuckled. "I would if I had the time, but the magazine publisher urged me to produce the photos quickly."

"All right, then."

As Sophia shifted toward her, she said excitedly, "He told me he checked out three residential areas. They were Inkstone Gardens, Willowbrook Estates, and River Creek Residences." "River Creek Residences? The one on the peninsula?"

"Yes," Sophia replied.

"Wow! Zephyr is that rich? He went all in," Lenora said, looking at Sophia with a playful glint. "Are you impressed?"

"I've taken a liking to the house," Sophia admitted. "It's a mansion worth a small fortune. However, it's too big for the two of us to live. Besides, we're not a real couple and won't have children, so it's not cost-effective." "Wow, are you already starting to save money for Zephyr?" Lenora teased.

"Lenora, you dare to make fun of me?" Sophia gave a sly smile, reaching out to tickle her.

"Don't, don't, my bad, my bad," Lenora pleaded for mercy, struggling to suppress her laughter as she dodged.

Sophia pinched her twice. Finding Lenora's skin supple, she released her grip and couldn't help but exclaim, "Tyrant Fuller is so lucky. I wish I could bury myself in it."

"Go to hell," Lenora retorted, a slight blush tinting her cheeks.

"But be honest, Soph, what do you think of Zephyr? Lenora continued seriously as she moved to the corner of the couch. "I think he sincerely wants to reconcile with you and is quite accommodating."

Anyone can tell Zephyr's offer to help Sophia secure the company was merely a strategy to get into a contract marriage with her and spend more time together. It'll take several years from when he first joined the company until he has complete authority. During those years, they'll live together, facing each other day and night. It won't be hard for burning passion to ignite. Despite being fully aware of his intentions, Sophia still agreed.

With a calm expression, Sophia fell silent for a few seconds before sighing. "I don't know either. I resent him for leaving me without a single explanation back then, disappearing without a trace. I also resent him for abruptly reappearing in my life just when I was on the brink of forgetting him..."

to understand what she

word, not the entirety of him as a person. Back in the day, Sophia had fallen for him when he was just a pauper. Now, Zephyr returned successful,

thought Lenora was the biggest

doorstep, she suddenly realized she was on par with the

Friday afternoon, Zachary received a call from

his phone and glanced at the caller ID. Silencing the ringtone, he placed it back

minute later, the screen lit up again. This time, the

the green

the hospital. Hattie was hit by a

changed. He stood up gravely, walking out while asking Isla which hospital it

arrived in front of the emergency department

on. Isla was seated on a public bench, her hands tightly clutching at the hem of her clothes. Her face was pale,

Isla stood up, her explanation spilling out in a flustered rush. "When school ended, I went to pick Hattie up for dinner. There was no parking at the restaurant, so I

and overcome with guilt, Isla continued, choking on her words, "Zachary, I didn't mean

you call the police?"

of helplessness. "All I could think of at that moment was to

car was right nearby. Calling the emergency number would have taken much longer. Zachary pulled out his phone from his pocket, dialing a number

visibly tense, occasionally

finished giving instructions, Zachary returned to

"Were you calling

""Yes."

when you bring Hattie out in the future." Isla hummed and nodded hastily,

taking a seat off to the side to

green. A nurse wheeled Harrietta out, the girl hooked up to an IV drip. Her round little head was wrapped in a bandage, exposing only herfacial

immediate danger, but her physical injuries are severe and require significant rest and recovery," the nurse said. Isla breathed a sigh of relief. "Thank

was wheeled into

demeanor. Seeing her now, pale and

replied,

If she wakes

severe pain, administer the

her. She can only eat four hours after the surgery, starting with iquids and easily digestible