Chapter 762 Second Time in Ziphon
A warm wave washed over Cherise. Sheâd considered bringing the kids but decided against it. Zachary was hurt
because of her, and their visit to Miles Manor would likely be met with cold shoulders. She was prepared for that,
knowing she was at fault.
But Soren and Serafina were innocent, and she didnât want the Milesâ judgment and potential mistreatment to taint
their hearts.
To her surprise, Soren had shown remarkable maturity by suggesting they visit their grandfather, Clinton.
instead.
Taking a deep breath, she walked forward and embraced the children. âRemember, listen to your grandpa and
great-grandpa while youâre there. Be good, donât cause any trouble, and be nice to Aunt Mandy, okay?â
Serafina wiped away a tear. âYes, Mommy! You have to make sure Uncle Zac gets better. Ren said Uncle Zac will be
getting married soon. And he promised if he does, he wants Ren and me to be the flower boy and girl! Donât
forget!â
Cherise smiled and playfully pinched Serafinaâs cheek. âOf course, sweetie!â
Serafina glanced at Soren, then tiptoed closer to whisper a secret in her motherâs ear, âMommy, when are you
going to marry Mr. Handsome? Then I get to call him Daddy!â
Cherise blushed, momentarily speechless.
âSoon. As she scrambled for a reply, a deep voice echoed behind them.
The next moment, a manâs arms were around Serafina. âWould you like to be the flower girl, Serafina?â
Serafinaâs eyes lit up. âYes! Ren and I agreed that if Mr. Handsome and Mommy get married, weâll be the flower boy
and girl!
Sorenâs face turned beet red when he heard his sisterâs words.
He shoved his hands into his pockets, trying to be cool, and looked away with a huff. âWho wants to be a flower boy
with you?! I donât even like the idea of them getting married!â
Serafinaâs eyes welled up with tears. âBoo-hoo! Ren broke his promise! You were the one who told me to ask
Mommy when will she get married! Ren was the one who said he wanted to be a flower boy, and I, a flower girl!
And now youâre saying you never said that?! Youâre a big liar, Ren!â
The little girl wiped away her tears, her twin ponytails bobbing with her sobs, looking absolutely adorable.
Cherise couldnât help but chuckle. She knelt in front of Soren and teased him with a playful smile. âWhatâs going on
here, my dear? You should never bluff your sister.â
Soren turned away, his cheeks still rosy. âI was just saying⦠I donât care when you two get married, but I donât want
to call that guy Daddyâ
After calming the children down, Damien swiftly arranged for a private jet to fly Lyra and the unconscious Zachary
to Ziphon.
This was Cheriseâs second time in Ziphon. Her last visit had been five years ago, after Charisaâs passing. Time flew
by. It was hard to believe it had been five years already. Yet, the city seemed frozen in time, unchanged.
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Since Cherise had informed Zacharyâs father beforehand, representatives from Miles Manor were waiting for them
at the airport.
Zacharyâs stepmother, stepbrother, and a clearly upset Kareen were among them.
Zacharyâs mother had passed away years ago, and his father had remarried. As the first wifeâs children, he and
Kareen werenât the favorites at home, which explained their close bond with Charisa.