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..."

seemed to understand

Sophia had fallen for him when he was just a pauper. Now, Zephyr returned successful, handsome, and elegant with considerable wealth. He likes her, accommodates her, and pursues her relentlessly. Who could

the biggest hopeless romantic

doorstep, she suddenly realized

half past five on Friday afternoon, Zachary received a call

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

lit up again. This time, the

the green button. "What's wrong,

the hospital. Hattie was hit by a car and is

expression changed. He stood up gravely, walking out while

in front of the emergency department operating room twenty minutes

clutching at the hem of her clothes. Her face was pale, her lips pressed together, and her brows furrowed. She was consumed by worry and fear. Zachary strode over, inquiring

a flustered rush. "When school ended, I went to pick Hattie up for dinner. There was no parking at the restaurant, so I parked across the street in the square. A car shot out of nowhere as we crossed at the traffic lights. My mind

continued, choking on her words, "Zachary, I didn't mean for

call the police?"

confessed, wringing the hem of her dress in a state of helplessness. "All I could think of at that moment was to rush Hattie to the hospital and forgot 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 as he headed toward the emergency exit. After calling the police, he dialed Miles'

visibly tense, occasionally glancing in

finished giving instructions, Zachary returned

asked, "Were you calling

""Yes."

Have someone with you when you bring Hattie out in the future." Isla hummed and nodded hastily, wiping the corners of her eyes. "I've

a seat

hour later, the red light outside the operating room turned green. A nurse wheeled Harrietta out, the girl hooked up to an IV drip. Her round little head was wrapped in a bandage, exposing

out of immediate danger, but her physical injuries are severe and require significant rest

was wheeled

and spirited demeanor. Seeing her now, pale and unconscious, his heart ached. He

replied, "Within

hour. If she

severe pain, administer the

She can only eat four hours after the surgery, starting