In the Woods mansion

The six members merrily had dinner conversing with each other warming the environment. Ceon greatly liked how the family interacted without making him feel awkward.

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Zara who heard them talking about the trip spoke her heart, "Dad, I am planning to assist Ceon in his every trip. Domestic or international, I want to go with him to all the trips."

Suddenly the dining hall fell silent including Noah and Norah who looked at Father and Mother Wood. Even though the elders trusted Ceon who was responsible and polite, Zara and Ceon had just started dating. They were worry-less during the week because Noah had assured them that Ceon wouldn't be reckless.

Since it was for France and only once, they didn't mind it, now Zara was completely trusting him in just the shortest amount of time that she was practically ready to go to any end of the world.

Ceon knew the worries of parents especially after what Zara went through and how protective her parents were. So he didn't expect too much from them but just hoped they shouldn't restrict Zara and make her sad.

Noah who sensed the environment tried to balance it quickly, "Sis, you just came now and you are again planning out a new vacation."

'Vacation?' Zara shook her head, "No, not as vacations. I want to travel the world and Ceon knows numerous places and he has a huge list to travel to new places as a travel blogger so I want to be part of it. I can work in the office when I am free."

Woods' wasn't orthodox but they were scared of Zara going back to the same state after whatever Toby Lewis did. They never restricted her because she never had such a request for them that they might have to say no.

'Ahem,' Master Wood coughed lightly to clear his throat while glancing at his wife and spoke, "We will talk about it later. Let's have dinner first."

Zara was confused about what was there to talk about it. It wasn't like the company needed her, Norah was capable enough to handle her work or they could just appoint a capable director to her position. "Dad, wh..."

Ceon held her hand to stop her and spoke, "Uncle is right. Let's have dinner."

Zara nodded but felt their behavior odd. Whereas Master and Madam Wood hoped Ceon wasn't manipulating their daughter. The rest of the dinner became silent each one in their own thoughts.

Ceon bid them and left to the Davis family villa soon asking Zara to rest in the home and drop going to the office the next day for adjusting to the jet lag.

The over-protectiveness of the parents started doubting Ceon if he was really concerned and cared about Zara or was it just an act to lure their daughter? Master Wood was smart and sensible so he understood what they were expecting from Zara and Ceon for sending Zara with him wherever they wanted to go.

Zara completed her night skincare regime and went to bed but she didn't get sleep thinking about the unresolved questions in her mind. So she went out to meet her parents who were enjoying the cool breeze, sipping the calming tea.

She heard them talking while she was walking up to them, "But old man I am scared, what if Ceon Davis is playing her and hurt her again? We can't blindly send them to a faraway country."

"Didn't Noah say, Ceon is well mannered and harmless. He had even saved Zara when she had almost knocked on the door of death."

"What if he is manipulating her? I can't rest at ease if they start traveling away from here."

"Sigh... What are you expecting them to do? She just found her little happiness, if we stop her, she might listen to us but doesn't that affect her?"

They continued to talk without knowing Zara was listening to them. She felt like her parents were extremely worried about her and were treating her like a fragile lady who would be hurt easily. Well, there was a time, she was exactly like that so she doesn't blame them for that.

Then how to alleviate their worry and do what she likes? She was never the one to disregard her family's opinion, as much as she respected her opinion, she gave importance to her parent's view too.

She didn't speak to them and returned to her room to think about it. She knew Ceon wasn't playing her, even if he was doing so, she wasn't frail anymore to break down and ignore everything. She was sure she would move on if she sees such days again.

Does she trust Ceon? Of course, she does. A week-long is enough to say if he is serious about her or he was time passing with her. If he was really playing her, his father wouldn't have tried to reach her to know who Ceon is chasing after. If he wasn't serious about her, why would he have let her speak to his whole family during the week?

She had no doubt in Ceon and she also didn't blame her parents for having doubts in him. It was her past that is affecting her present so she wanted a solution to solve it. Thinking about all these, she soon fell asleep whereas Ceon was sleepless in the bedroom thinking about what to do if Zara's parents don't misunderstand or mistrust him.

In Davis villa,

His father who heard the keyboard tapping sound woke up in the middle of the night and checked on him, "You rascal, what's wrong with your head?"

Ceon was drafting his blog when his father settled his glasses on the nose bridge standing in pajamas. He asked after thinking for a few seconds, "Dad, what should I do if somebody starts distrusting me?"

Master Davis blinked a few times staring at his son as if he was seeing an alien. His son never asked such questions to him, he thought about why he was asking him and who distrusted his useless son. His first thought was Zara and his voice slightly raised, "You pig, what did you do that Zara is distrusting you? Did you misbehave with her?"

He was angered for losing the potential daughter in law. He had really liked Zara Wood who was smart and sensible, perfect for his family and also for the business if she wanted to look after. He was ready to beat his son's ass if he did something stupid and lost the ideal daughter in law of the family.

Ceon realized his father likes Zara and forgot the overbearing President Cooper. He quickly cleared the air so that his father doesn't throw anything at him to break his head, "No, it's her parents... Zara likes traveling and wants to travel more places with me but you know parents are overprotective of their daughters..."

Master Davis immediately hit his head without giving him time to dodge, "Overprotective? It's protective and concerned, will you send Zoe with any guy if he comes and asks you?"

Ceon was rubbing his head hearing him but stiffened and quickly went to uncle mode hearing Zoe and a guy, "My kitten will not go with any guy."

Master Davis burst into laughter and sat down next to him on the couch. Zoe's father (Ceon's brother) and Ceon were the same, they didn't let any guy in the school touch or talk to Zoe whenever they went to drop her to school. He hoped his sons wouldn't make her a spinster in the future.

Ceon frowned hearing him laugh and realized why his father asked about Zoe so he asked himself as he muttered, "Then what should I do?"

Master Davis sighed hearing and seeing him thinking hard, patting his shoulder, he gave the solution, "Marry her. Simple. Nobody will stop you."

Instead of being excited or happy, Ceon glared at his father. He had no plans to terrify away Zara who was finally close to him. "No! Your idea is just like you, old model." He shut his laptop and stomped away grimly while his father smiled again and went to his room for a peaceful sleep.

Zara had already informed Master Davis about Ceon's company and his work when they were talking on the phone. The way she convinced and handled his thoughts were commendable. She didn't force him to accept Ceon's passion instead she just patiently explained how much he enjoys his work and how he was also ready to look after the company so he didn't speak or object about it when Ceon returned.

He was ready to meet the Wood family as soon as he gets a green signal. Anyway, he didn't want to butt in too much and complicate things. He didn't have any objection with their age difference, in fact, he felt it was good that Zara was elder to tame the unruly Ceon.

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In the morning, Ceon was still snuggling with his comforter and pillow when he heard a soft voice waking him up. He shrugged, "I want to sleep."

The girl's voice continued, "Wake up, I need to talk to you." Ceon pulled a pillow on his head to avoid hearing the voice thinking his sister-in-law was waking him up for breakfast.

Then he heard his father say, "Sean, I had told you to marry Zara."

Ceon threw the pillow at the source of the voice and yelled, "I am not marrying."

Pin drop silence.

Master Davis glanced at Zara who was fuming red. He prayed for the health of his son and sneaked out of the room.