From Wife to Aunt: His Worst Nightmare novel Chapter 4

Steve's arrival cut off whatever Mom had been about to say.

He was still as courteous as ever. However, he exuded that innate sense of superiority.

"Sorry to keep you waiting, Asher and Helen," he greeted.

I let out a quiet sigh of relief. At least he hadn't made my parents feel embarrassed or made things awkward for them.

Mom quickly replied, "Oh no. We just got here. We were chatting with Zara, so we didn't wait long at all."

Dad added, "If you still have things to do, go on and attend to them. We can just talk here."

I lowered my head and said, "Come on, Mom. Let's eat first."

At the dining table, Steve sat in the seat of honor.

My parents and I sat beside him.

Dad hesitated, stealing cautious glances at Steve's expression. He began carefully, "Steve, there's something I'd like to ask of you…"

His tone was so humble that it was almost painful to hear.

Steve replied evenly, "I know the Yaxley Group has run into some difficulties recently. You don't need to worry about the funding. Did you bring the contract?"

"Yes, yes! I did," Dad answered quickly.

Steve said, "I'll sign it later and have Zara mail it back to you tomorrow. The funds will be transferred to Yaxley Group no later than Friday."

With just one sentence, he made both my parents visibly relax. Relief spread across their faces as they thanked him again and again.

"Zara is my wife. If the Yaxley family is in trouble, it's only right that I help," Steve responded.

That single remark completely dispelled Mom's earlier doubts. She had always been straightforward and was never one to beat around the bush.

Smiling brightly, she said, "Seeing you and Zara doing so well puts my mind at ease. I saw the news yesterday about the man backing Isabel. There wasn't a clear photo, but I thought the silhouette looked a bit like you. I worried so much that I didn't sleep all night!"

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