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A Family's Approval

Author: middlechild
last update publish date: 2026-10-03 21:04:34

Evelyn looks back at her son, her expression earnest and loving.

"That is exactly why we kept asking about marriage. We simply wanted you to have a fulfilling personal life outside the rigid confines of your work."

"I thought you wanted me to marry Vanessa because of the Vance family connections and business alliances."

"Our families have known each other for decades, and Vanessa was someone you were already familiar with," Bernard explains calmly.

"But tha
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    Sofia’s amusement fades instantly into a shy, breathless expression.The guilt returns.She knows that isn’t how it happened.Yet somehow, the way Edward tells the story makes the lie sound almost real.Evelyn places a delicate hand over her heart, visibly touched."That is actually the sweetest thing I have ever heard."She turns her warm attention entirely toward Sofia."And tell me, dear, exactly when did you realize you liked him back?"Sofia’s eyes widen in alarm."Huh… ahm…""He protected me from—""I protected her from the rude customer," Edward interrupts smoothly. "I think that’s what she wants to say."Sofia looks at him, slightly flustered."That was…"The genuine warmth in Evelyn’s eyes is unmistakable.Suddenly, Evelyn rises from her seat."Come with me, Sofia. We need to talk in private for a moment. Just some girl talk."

  • The Maid He Chooses To Be His Wife   A Family's Approval

    Evelyn looks back at her son, her expression earnest and loving."That is exactly why we kept asking about marriage. We simply wanted you to have a fulfilling personal life outside the rigid confines of your work.""I thought you wanted me to marry Vanessa because of the Vance family connections and business alliances.""Our families have known each other for decades, and Vanessa was someone you were already familiar with," Bernard explains calmly."But that social convenience was never the reason we wanted you married."Evelyn nods firmly in agreement with her husband."If you had told us about Sofia earlier, we would have been thrilled to meet her," Bernard continues gently."We might have had questions, naturally, but we would have asked them simply because she is important to you."Edward looks between them, feeling the last of his doubts evaporate into thin air."So you’re not disappointed in my ch

  • The Maid He Chooses To Be His Wife   The Power of the Dallion Name

    Sofia hesitates for a fleeting second."I have someone waiting for me inside," she says in a whisper.The staff member maintains a polite and attentive expression."May I have the name under the reservation, ma’am?""I’m Sofia… Dallion."The staff member’s expression changes instantly, shifting from polite curiosity to respectful recognition."Mrs. Dallion?"Sofia blinks in genuine surprise, caught off guard by the formal title."Yes.""Of course, ma’am. Mr. Dallion informed us earlier that you would be joining him."The staff member gestures graciously toward the private dining entrance with a sweeping wave of her hand."Please, allow me to escort you.""Thank you," Sofia murmurs.Sofia takes one step forward on the plush carpet, ready to follow."Wait."She stops dead in her tracks at the sharp interruption.One of the two disgruntled women turns around abruptly, her eyes narrowing as she glares at the scene."You’re letting her in?"The staff member remains perfectly composed and u

  • The Maid He Chooses To Be His Wife   Running on Borrowed Elegance

    The news of Edward’s unexpected marriage reaches his parents like a sudden summer storm.While society pages buzz with endless speculation and headline-grabbing gossip, Evelyn wastes no precious time.She immediately picks up her smartphone, her fingers moving urgently as she dials her son’s private number.At his office, the line rings only once before Edward answers."Edward, your father and I want to see you tonight," Evelyn states without preamble.Edward pauses briefly, caught completely off guard by the abrupt and commanding demand."Tonight?" he echoes, a frown forming on his face."Yes. We want to have dinner with you," Evelyn replies, her authoritative tone leaving absolutely no room for debate."And I want to see Sofia.""All right. We’ll come," he answers steadily."Good. We’ll be waiting."The call ends abruptly with a soft click.Edward checks the time on his watch before sending a quick message to Sofia, informing her of the sudden plans for tonight’s important meeting.

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    The day after the wedding, Edward faces the media for the first time since news of his marriage goes public.Cameras flash relentlessly as a massive crowd of reporters and cameramen surrounds him in the lobby of Dallion Group headquarters."Mr. Dallion, is it true that you are married?""Who is your wife?""Why was the wedding kept private?""Your engagement to the Vance family was announced months ago. What happened?"Edward remains completely calm amid the chaos."Yes. I am married."The reporters immediately press forward."Can you tell us who your wife is?""Her name is Sofia."The name ripples through the crowd, causing immediate confusion."Sofia?""Mr. Dallion, what about your engagement to Vanessa Vance? Did you call off the engagement because of another woman?"Edward’s expression remains unreadable."I have nothing further to say about the

  • The Maid He Chooses To Be His Wife   The Phantom Kiss

    "I will not tolerate anyone insulting my future wife. Do you want all of you to lose your jobs?""No, sir! Please forgive us," one clerk blurts out."Please, I apologize for our mistake," the other adds frantically."Edward, it’s okay. I know they were only doing their job. So please, let them be."His gaze settles firmly on the staff members."And for future reference, you do not judge someone’s worth by the clothes they wear."The staff members immediately lower their heads in deep shame."Yes, Mr. Dallion.""I’ll let it slide this time."He immediately looks back at Sofia, his demeanor softening entirely."Are you all right?"She nods and offers him a small, reassuring smile."Yes. I’m fine."She lowers her voice slightly."I was honestly starting to think they really weren’t going to let me see you."Edward’s jaw tightens with lingering frustrati

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