Serenity took her phone to send Zachary a message. Just then, her phone rang. She looked at the incoming call, only to see “Love Rival #1 - Jenna Daniels”.Jenna came to look for Serenity and even asked for Serenity’s contact number. Serenity was ready to deal with her love rival. She was not afraid of being contacted by Jenna, so she gave Jenna her number. Jenna was even worried that Serenity gave her a fake number, so she called Serenity on the spot to confirm.Serenity labeled Jenna’s number. Preempting that she might have many more love rivals to come, she numbered Jenna as Love Rival #1.She wondered what the last number of her love rival would be.Serenity picked up Jenna’s call.“Ms. Hunt.”“Ms. Daniels, are you planning to ask me out for a coffee?” Serenity asked directly.Jenna choked before she replied with a smile, “Don’t worry. I’ll definitely find time to treat you to a coffee since I owe you one.”“I’ll be waiting.”“Ms. Hunt, you sound like you’ve just gotten up
Serenity chuckled. “Coincidentally, I dislike sharing my man with others. Ms. Daniels, if you want to have Zachary, you can look for him. If Zachary relays this to me, I’ll let you have him, and you can immediately become Zachary’s wife.”Jenna replied, “Serenity, Zachary is out of your league.”“I’m the one who married Zachary. I’m legally his wife. Whether or not I deserve to have him is our private matter. As an outsider, you don’t need to worry about it.”Jenna was determined to be the other woman and meddle in Zachary and Serenity’s marriage. She had put aside her conscience. How shameless. “Ms. Daniels, you’re in no position to tell me whether Zachary and I are a good match. I wonder who on earth you are to Zachary. Even Zachary’s nana and parents have never said such things to me. What gives you the right to do so, Ms. Daniels?”Jenna was at a loss for words.Not knowing how to refute Serenity’s claim, Jenna hung up the call. After Jenna hung up, Serenity shouted, “You
Serenity instantly knew the cause.She guessed she had been schemed against, and it was her man who saved her. No wonder she woke up with an ache in her waist.Instead of discussing this matter with Grandma May, Serenity chose to have her breakfast. She planned to ask Zachary about it when he returned.Meanwhile, a rare guest, Andrew, visited the CEO’s office at York Corporation.Zachary put down his pen. He lifted the cup of coffee from his desk with one hand while taking out his phone from his pocket with the other. Just as he wanted to phone his beloved wife, Andrew knocked on the door and came in.When Zachary caught sight of Andrew, he chose not to phone his beloved wife for the time being. He sipped his coffee, watching Andrew walk up to him. “Zack.”Andrew greeted Zachary before sitting opposite him.“What would you like to drink?” Zachary asked his cousin.“I’m not thirsty. If I am, I’ll fetch some water on my own.”Since Andrew was his cousin, Zachary did not have t
“Not only did Mrs. Stone ask me for help several times, but Clive also used a carrot-and-stick approach. The two of them seemed to have decided to take advantage of me. Do I look like I can be easily taken advantage of?”Andrew was bewildered. The Stones were stubborn, but were they not worried that Elisa would choose not to get married if they separated Elisa from Remy?Elisa was not the sort who would allow her parents to meddle in her marriage.Previously, none of her family members approved of her going after Zachary. She was stubborn and refused to listen to them.Well, Elisa’s stubborn streak ran in the family; her family was stubborn too.They were all so stubborn that they would not compromise.Zachary said helplessly, “I didn’t manage to persuade Aunt Audrey. Even your sister-in-law has persuaded her countless times but to no avail. What’s your decision? Have you agreed to help Aunt Audrey?” Andrew responded, “I haven’t. This is troubling me, so I came to vent my probl
If Remy heard this, his thought would be, ‘Zachary, I’ve always treated you well. Why are you doing this to me?’Zachary, ‘It’s only when competition exists that you’ll feel stressed and cherish my wife’s cousin more. As Elisa’s relative, I’m giving you a test.’Remy, ‘It’s so hard to get a wife in this day and age!’“Something is wrong with Julian?”Andrew seemed to have discovered something new, which aroused his curiosity. He asked Zachary, “Zack, what’s wrong with Julian? Is he impotent? No wonder he’s still single although he’s around the same age as Duncan. I thought he hadn’t met the love of his life. It turns out that something is wrong with him.” Julian had always been the first to get scoops. Little did he expect that he would one day become the main subject of the scoop.“He’s not impotent. He’s said to be callous. It’s only when he meets a girl who is his cup of tea that he’ll be a real man. Otherwise, he’s no different from a eunuch. It’s not known whether this is t
“Let me talk to Julian now.”Knowing that Zachary was busy, Andrew stood up and planned to take his leave after pouring out his problems.“Why are you so desperate? Julian might not be at home. You should ask Josh before heading to the Buchams’ place so you won’t go there for nothing.” At the thought of how mysterious Julian was, Andrew hummed in acknowledgment. He said, “I have no choice but to be desperate because I’m extremely worried that Mrs. Stone will matchmake me with Elisa. She can scheme against someone without a trace. Only after getting into her trap will one come to their senses. By then, it’ll be difficult to get out of the trap.”Zachary laughed. “If Aunt Audrey plots against you, it means you’re outstanding. Everyone in Wiltspoon knows that she loves Elisa very much. She’s only interested in outstanding men.”“Zack, are you praising me or gloating at my misfortune?”“Both.”Andrew’s face darkened before he said, “Let me ask Josh. Because of Mrs. Stone’s doing
Serenity felt Zachary did not take action because he had benefited from it. It was also because that old pervert was not targeting her. Otherwise, with Zachary’s personality, he would have made that pervert suffer in secret. Zachary seemed to have sensed what she was thinking. He added, “Although he wasn’t targeting you, I won’t let such a shameless pervert off easily. Don’t worry. Your husband will stand up for you.” “I thought it was Ms. Daniels’s doing. She called me and said bluntly that she fell in love with you at first sight. You have such good luck with women, Zachary. You have pursuers before and even after you’re married, and they’re all young and beautiful.”In the end, Serenity’s words sounded sour. Zachary picked up on that and asked her, “Are you jealous?”“I’m not. To be jealous is to be bitter, and I don’t like bitter stuff.”Zachary laughed. “Honey, people who say those things are always proven wrong by reality. I used to be one of those people.”Serenity bur
“Thank you, honey,” Zachary said apologetically. He had always avoided trouble, but women still flocked to him. He could not do anything about it either. Serenity said seriously, “I’m only keeping you because your heart is still with me. If you have the slightest intention of cheating on me, I won’t stay with you. I’ll offer my place to whoever wants to marry you. I have so many love rivals. Do you think I’m willing to keep a husband who attracts women like a magnet?”“I love you and only you forever, honey. You’ll be my only woman in this life. Don’t push me away.” “Hmm, it’ll depend on your performance. I’m hanging up. You should continue with your work.” Serenity ended the call after speaking. After hanging up, Serenity made a rare complaint to Grandma May, “Nana, your dearest grandson keeps getting jealous. It’s been like this since the past. I think he won’t change in the future either.”Grandma May said, “I scolded him last night. Let me know if he complains that you’re n
“A baby’s face changes almost every day. We’ll only know who he takes after when he’s a little older.”Serenity agreed. “I should call Elisa and share this news with her.”Jasmine probably did not have time to tell her friends about her newborn. Serenity also forgot to inform Elisa because she was too worried about Jasmine. Zachary told her to call Elisa only after they were inside the car. There were too many people in the hospital. Serenity held back her excitement and immediately called Elisa when she got in the car. Elisa was extremely busy at the company. She was the only one who could manage their joint company at that moment because Serenity and Jasmine were pregnant. Even if they wanted to return to the company to work, Elisa would not allow them. Rest was of utmost importance for pregnant women. Elisa was unmarried and not pregnant. She did not mind being busier. She only picked up Serenity’s call after some time.“Seren.”Elisa held the phone in her left h
“All that matters is that you’re okay, honey. Let’s not have more children. We’ll just have this one son.”Josh spoke while holding Jasmine’s hand.Women had to experience immense pain when giving birth. It came with many risks as well. Josh had heard other people saying that a woman usually had one foot in the grave during childbirth.He was genuinely shocked after accompanying Jasmine through her labor. He had been terrified and worried that something would happen to Jasmine.Luckily, everything ended well. Jasmine and their son were safe. However, Josh did not want to experience something like that again. Having one child was enough. There was no need for a second or third child. The Buchams were a big family anyway. He did not have to bear the responsibility of expanding the family alone.“Okay. We shall not have another baby.”Although Jasmine was brimming with motherly love and recovery from a vaginal delivery was quicker, she still thought childbirth was too
It was not just Camila. The rest of the people there also had the same thought. Josh and Jasmine had a great relationship. If something happened to Jasmine, Josh would be devastated and lose all hope of living.“Congratulations. The mother has given birth to a boy safely. The baby boy is six pounds and three ounces.”The people who brought Josh out were the anesthetist and nurse.The nurse instinctively reported the good news when she saw the crowd.Then, she explained, “The father probably fainted from shock after the baby was born. Come over and help bring him to the side to rest. The mother won’t be out that quickly.”Upon hearing her words, everyone’s mood brightened up.Camila, whose legs felt weak just now, was immediately filled with strength and stood up. Without Drake's help, she went to the nurse and asked, “Does the baby need to be in the incubator since he was born prematurely?”The nurse replied, “We’ll put the baby in the incubator and observe him for a while. If
Zachary was also worried that Serenity would go into premature labor out of shock. He also persuaded her to go for her checkup in a gentle voice. They could not do anything but wait anyway.Serenity finally decided to conduct her prenatal checkup first. Zachary accompanied her. Just moments after they left, the door to the delivery suite opened. A nurse stood there and shouted, “Is Jasmine Sox’s husband here?”“Yes. I’m her husband,” replied Josh quickly. He dashed to the nurse. “You must save Jas, doctor. Save the mother no matter what.”His family members behind him also echoed, “That’s right. No matter what happens, you have to save Jasmine.”The nurse said, “The mother is fine. It’s just that she wants her husband to accompany her as she’s in a lot of pain.”Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.Josh was about to rush inside but was stopped by the nurse.She asked him to change his clothes before taking him inside the delivery suite.Jasmine was wailing in pain. When
With advanced medical technology, a premature baby could still be healthy if taken good care of in the incubator. Serenity said, “Jasmine should be at thirty-five weeks. I just don’t understand why she would suddenly go into labor. Did she fall at home?“Or did she eat something that made her go into labor?”Zachary said, “That’s most likely not the case. Josh’s cousin is Jasmine’s dietician and keeps an eye on her food every day. There’s no way Jasmine would’ve eaten something bad unless she ate it secretly.”Serenity and Zachary suddenly went silent. Pregnant women had weird appetites. Once they had a craving, they could not go unsatisfied. Sometimes, they would even crave fruits that were not in season. Serenity herself was one of them. Once, she woke up in the middle of the night craving mac and cheese. Of course, Zachary, the ever-doting husband, had to satisfy her request. However, where could he find mac and cheese at that hour?Ultimately, he had to drive to the
People would reap what they had sown. They would have to bear the consequences of their actions. Sometimes, interfering in another person’s fate would backfire. After chatting for some time, Serenity said, “I have to go for my checkup now, Liberty. Let’s talk again when you’re free another day.“By the way, I’ll get someone to bring Sonny to you this weekend. He misses you.”“Okay,” said Liberty. After the call ended, Serenity put her phone into her bag and stood up. She told the man behind the office desk, “It’s almost time, babe. Let’s go.”“Okay. I’m almost done.”Zachary quickly signed and stamped a document before closing it. He walked over with the document in hand. Serenity and Zachary left the office together. He handed the document to his secretary. The secretary did not expect him to pass the document to him personally. He had thought of entering Zachary’s office to request it later. The secretary watched Zachary and Serenity leave. He could not believe
Lilian often messed with the medicinal herbs her master cultivated, which led to her being chased and scolded by him.It seemed her son had inherited her restless nature.“How’s Sonny been lately?”Liberty had been on edge these past few days because Caroline had been preparing to lure her three brothers into a trap and had not had time to call her son.“Same as usual, but it seems like things have soured again with the Browns.”Serenity added, “Sonny still answers when Hank calls him, but he doesn’t seem happy when his grandparents visit. He doesn’t like going to the Browns’ place, and he doesn’t want to take their calls either.“Hank’s mother and sister are truly incorrigible. They must have been badmouthing you and Duncan in front of Sonny again, which is why he’s upset with them.”During the holidays, Sonny had stayed with the Browns for a few days and started to warm up to them.However, who would have thought that the mother and daughter would start spouting nonsense in f
Once the baby was born, he would apply the knowledge he had learned over the past few months to care for the baby. He was determined to be a competent and responsible father.Serenity released her arms from around him and shifted to her side.Zachary let go, too, allowing her to turn.Then, she planted countless gentle kisses on his face.“Babe, with you here, the baby and I will be just fine. Don’t worry too much,” Serenity comforted softly after kissing him.“You are my rock. If even you are nervous, I’ll start feeling anxious too, and that won’t be good.”Hearing this, Zachary immediately said, “Seren, don’t worry. I’ll protect both of you. Alright, I won’t be so nervous anymore.”He gently touched her rounded belly again. “Lil’ Bun should be a calm kid. He’s not that mischievous.”He felt that the baby’s movements were not too intense.Serenity wanted to tell him that there were times when the baby kicked more vigorously, but she decided against it, knowing it would only m
“Just hit the gym a few more times. Lately, you’ve been spending less time there.”Every day after work, he would come home and orbit around her. As a result, he had less time to work out.It was normal to gain a few pounds eating well and exercising less. Did he really think he could eat anything without gaining weight?The reason he could maintain a model-like physique before was that he exercised daily.“Ow.” Serenity suddenly cried out in pain.This startled Zachary so much that he nearly jumped up, asking anxiously, “Is it stomach pain? Are you going into labor? Let’s go to the hospital right away.”He was about to pick her up, but Serenity stopped him by pressing his hand.“Don’t be so nervous, Zachary. It's not time yet. It’s not happening so soon. It’s just the baby kicking again. His kicks are getting stronger.”As she entered the later stages of pregnancy, the little one inside her was growing stronger. Sometimes, a couple of kicks from the baby could actually hurt.