My Flirtacious Husband novel Chapter 697

Chapter 697 Kneeling In The Rain

The security guard was stunned for a moment. However, he quickly guessed that Sylvie was probably doing that to gain Herbert's sympathy. His disdain toward her intensified, and he ignored her.

Even as the rain grew heavier, Sylvie did not move. She continued kneeling there with her back tall and straight.

Soon after that, a black car drove up. Seeing the familiar license plate, the security guard opened the gates immediately while keeping a wary eye on Sylvie, ready to prevent her from rushing inside.

Before the car drove in, Zayne looked out the car window as he sat in the rear passenger seat and saw Sylvie kneeling in front of the gates.

She was drenched to the skin, and her wet hair stuck to her face and shoulders.

He sat forward subconsciously, thinking of telling the driver to stop the car. But when he remembered how she had deceived Herbert, he bit back the words on the tip of his tongue.

Meanwhile, the housekeeper was in the midst of preparing dinner.

Although Herbert's condition had taken a turn for the better after a night's rest, he was still in rather low spirits.

Since his three sons were busy working, his grandchildren accompanied him.

Racked with guilt as he was the one who had brought Genevieve and the others, Yuvan had not stepped away from Herbert's side since the day before.

When Zayne went upstairs, he saw Yuvan playing chess with Herbert.

“Grandpa.”

“Oh, you're here!” As soon as Herbert saw Zayne walking in, he forgot all about playing chess and quickly beckoned to the latter. “I'm fine. All of you don't have to stay home and accompany me.”

Zayne shrugged his shoulders and smiled. “I don't have much to do at school anyway, so I thought I'd come and have dinner and play chess with you.”

“I think you're just here to have fun,” Yuvan responded jokingly.

“Yeah, you're right,” Zayne admitted readily. He gestured with his hands as he continued, “I just finished memorizing two books that were this thick not too long ago. They were even thicker than a brick!”

Then, he added with a downcast expression, “If I'd known studying law would be so tiring, I'd have gone to join the military.”

Herbert was amused by his grandson's grumbling. “Were they Mr. Sasnett's notes?”

I have many grandsons, but apart from two who joined the military, the others have ventured into various fields. Now, Zayne has the chance to enter the judiciary, and he has Kevin's assistance. Once Zayne gains a firm foothold in those circles, the Zeigler family will be able to prosper for many more years to come.

Herbert turned toward Zayne when he heard that. “Is it Faith Sasnett?”

“Yes. However, I had something to do that day and couldn't attend the party, so I didn't meet Faith.” Once they entered the dining room, Zayne pulled a chair out and sat down.

“I met her when I went to the Sasnett residence previously. She's beautiful and courteous,” Herbert recalled.

If Zayne really does end up with Faith, the Zeiglers and the Sasnetts will be in-laws.

When Zayne heard that and noticed that Herbert seemed to approve of Faith, he could not help saying, “Grandpa, to be honest, I've no plans to start dating. All I want is to focus on my studies so that I can lend my uncle a helping hand in the future.”

“Does that mean you don't like her?” Herbert asked.

Before Zayne could reply, Yuvan piped up, “Faith's father is a high-ranking official and your lecturer. If you date her, you'd only benefit from it.”

Zayne snorted. “I don't want such benefits. If you're so interested, why don't you date her?”