Accidentally Yours, My Super Rich Second Husband-Chapter 98: Battles of the Heart

Evander got up and walked toward her, his face soft. "They’re supposedly already on board with us."

"Supposedly?" Delphinia let out a dry chuckle. "Oh, that’s comforting. Thanks for the confidence boost."

He sighed, reaching out to touch her arm. "Delphinia—"

She ignored him, moving to the mirror instead. Her reflection stared back, and she took in the sight of herself. She wore a flowery midi dress, soft and elegant, chosen specifically to make a good impression. She’d done her makeup just right—natural but polished—and her hair flowed in soft curls.

"Okay," she murmured to herself, turning slightly to check her appearance from another angle. "I look... fine. Right? Not too much, not too little. I won’t embarrass myself. Or you."

As she adjusted a strand of hair, she caught Evander’s reflection in the mirror. He was standing behind her now, he managed to be both soothing and slightly mischievous.

He placed his chin on her shoulder, his arms loosely wrapping around her waist. "You look amazing," he murmured, his warm breath tickling her ear.

"Really?" she asked, tilting her head to look at him. "Be honest. Look at this cheek—" She pointed to her slightly swollen cheek. "It’s still obvious, isn’t it? Should I add more foundation? Or blush?"

Evander smirked, his eyes twinkling with mischief. "Go ahead, if you don’t mind people staring at you and wondering if you’re auditioning for a clown show."

She gasped, swatting his arm. "You’re not helping!"

He chuckled, pulling her closer. "You don’t need to change a thing. Trust me. My parents aren’t coming here to scrutinize your makeup or dress. They’re coming to meet the woman I plan to spend forever with."

Delphinia felt warmth at his words, but her anxiety didn’t fade. She turned in his arms to face him fully. "You say that, but what if they don’t see it that way? What if they think I’m not good enough for you?"

He cupped her face gently, his thumbs brushing her cheeks. "The main one to focus on is my mother," he said. "Once you win her over, my father will follow. He always does."

Delphinia’s lips twitched into a hesitant smile. "That’s a lot of pressure, Evander."

"You can handle it," he said with a confident grin.

Before she could respond, he began pressing soft kisses to her shoulder, trailing them up her neck. She felt a shiver and unconsciously leaned into him, only to pull herself back.

"Knock it off," she muttered weakly. "You’re making me more of a mess than I already am."

He pulled back slightly, an amused glint in his eyes. "You didn’t seem to mind me making a mess of you last night. In fact, if I remember correctly, you were begging for more."

Her jaw dropped, and her cheeks turned crimson. "Evander! Shut up!"

He laughed, clearly enjoying her flustered state. "Just saying. It’s a fond memory."

"This is not the time to talk about that!" she hissed, though her lips betrayed a small smile.

He just shrugged it off, not the least bit fazed. "Fine, but if my parents don’t accept you, I have a backup plan."

She raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms. "Oh? And what’s that?"

"We’ll just tell them you’re pregnant," he said casually, as if it were the most obvious solution in the world. "They’d have no choice but to accept you then."

Her mouth fell open in shock. "How can you even suggest that? You want me to lie to your parents?"

"It’s not a lie," he said with a sly grin. "We’re in the process of making it true, aren’t we?"

Her jaw dropped as she playfully hit his chest. "Seriously, Evander! You’re too much!"

He laughed, catching her hand and bringing it to his lips. "Just keep it in mind, okay? It’s always an option."

A knock interrupted her comeback, making them both go still as the moment turned serious.

Delphinia felt her heart leap into her throat. "Oh no. Oh no, no, no."

"Relax," he said, squeezing her hand reassuringly.

She nodded, taking a deep breath. But her nerves refused to settle.

Evander opened the door, revealing Sienna standing there with a knowing smile. "They’re here," she announced. "Your parents and your brother are waiting in the living room."