Abandoned by All I Took It All Back novel Chapter 493

The next morning.

After several days of cold winds and overcast skies, the sun finally broke through.

Grace and Ethan were up early, tidying the house and preparing ingredients for lunch.

The Holt siblings helped with decorations and lent a hand in the kitchen.

Nolan and Sutton couldn’t resist teasing West.

Sutton sidled up to West, raising an eyebrow with a grin. “West, I hear this one they’ve set you up with today is quite a catch. You’d better lock it down, or Mom and Dad will be back to nagging me and Nolan.”

Nolan chimed in, putting down the fairy lights he was holding. “Sutton’s right, West. You should aim to have your wedding alongside Ethan’s. Who knows, maybe some of that good luck will rub off on me and I can get my own life sorted out.”

The two exchanged a look, their eyes full of mischief.

West raised a hand as if to swat them. “If you two don’t have anything nice to say, nobody’s forcing you to talk.”

Sutton and Nolan laughed and quickly dodged away.

Just then, the matchmaker arrived with the third blind date.

She wore exquisite makeup that highlighted her sharp features, and her hair was tied in a stylish top knot. Dressed in a long coat, she exuded the aura of a mature, capable, and powerful career woman.

Although she was thirty-five, her face showed no trace of age; instead, it held a unique, captivating charm.

“This is Leda Renata. We left at dawn because we didn’t want to keep you waiting,” the matchmaker said, her face beaming as she introduced the day’s candidate.

The Holts greeted her politely.

“Miss Renata, please, come in, come in! It’s cold outside, but it’s warm in here,” Grace said, welcoming her warmly.

Leda nodded slightly in polite response, her eyes sweeping over the group before finally settling on West.

West’s gaze, however, was directed outside at the vegetable garden Easton had planted.

The lush greenery was a refreshing sight.

But the thought of his current predicament quickly made his mood as fickle as the weather.

“There’s no need to clear the room. Everyone can stay. After all, you’re West’s family, and you’ll need to get to know me too. This is a good opportunity for all of us to get acquainted.”

Finishing her sentence, Leda looked directly at West. “What do you think, West?”

West’s brow furrowed for a moment before his expression returned to normal. He nodded calmly. “I have no problem with that.”

If the lady didn’t mind, he certainly wouldn’t.

Leda sat on the chair, her back perfectly straight. Even with a scarf around her neck, one could faintly make out her elegant, swan-like neck.

She took a sip of water and looked at West, her red lips parting slightly.

“Since your family is present, I’ll be direct. My parents are retired. They have their own savings and don’t need my financial support. As for me, I run my own company, so I’m not lacking for anything.”

She set down her cup, folded her hands in her lap, and lifted her chin slightly.

“My requirements for a partner are simple: I’m looking for a man with good abilities, good looks, and who can match me. I was shown many photos, and I ultimately chose you. I’m also aware of the incident with The Tasting Room, and I must say, I’m quite satisfied with you.”