Camryn rolled her eyes at Callum. “Dal and Melissa are a loving couple now. Stop overthinking. Don’t affect their relationship.”Callum chuckled. “Okay.”Dalton was married and enjoying marital bliss with his wife. Callum was relieved and needed not to worry about Camryn being snatched away. The way Dalton looked at Camryn was no longer as heated as before. It turned calmer, showing that he truly thought of Camryn as a sister. Callum kissed her cheek. He said softly, “Sleep. I’m going out for a run. I’ll make you breakfast when I get back.”“Austin’s cooking is better. By the time you’re back, he might have already finished making breakfast for everyone.”Callum smiled. “Sure, you can have breakfast at Aunt Tania and Uncle Liam’s place. I’ll check if Austin is awake and tell him to prepare extra servings. We can head there for breakfast later.“I think Austin will be heading to Satbury on Monday. It’s pretty far, so Aunt Tania is sad that he’s leaving. That’s why Austin ha
Soon, Callum laughed and said, “Who cares what he’s there for? Everyone has things they want to do. He’s not a three-year-old kid anymore. He doesn’t need his cousins to worry about him.“Honey, you should sleep a little while longer. I’m heading out.”Callum changed into sportswear and out he went for his morning run.Wildridge Manor was large enough that he only needed to run half a lap to get enough exercise.More often than not, Callum would just run two laps around his own yard instead of the entire manor because it was too time-consuming.Although it was his day off, he did not want to waste so much time because he wanted to spend time with his wife.Camryn continued catching up on sleep after Callum left for his run.Sometimes, she was envious of her husband. They got the same amount of rest but he was always more energetic than she was.After Callum went downstairs, he figured his parents were probably still asleep when he did not see them.It was cold in the morning a
As expected, Callum saw Austin bustling around in the kitchen alone.“Austin, we’re coming over to eat breakfast with Nana. Don’t forget our portions.”Callum was deathly afraid that he had come too late and that Austin was done preparing breakfast, leaving them with nothing to eat and his beloved wife’s stomach empty.Austin did not even turn around or spare Callum a glance as he said, “Can’t you see I’m still getting breakfast ready? Since you’re up early, help me out here.”Zachary and Callum are both back at the Manor, as well as Josh and Jasmine. Austin had the sense to prepare breakfast for everyone without them telling him to do so.As long as Grandma May was home, everyone tacitly understood to gather at the main house to eat together.Callum hurriedly replied, “I have yet to finish my run. I don’t have time to help you right now. Besides, everyone prefers your cooking, especially breakfast. Yours is just tastier.“But tell me, Austin. We were all taught by Nana, so why
“I told you, we’re fine. Camryn isn’t unreasonable.“I’m someone who walks the talk, too. I’ve never done anything wrong to Camryn. Don’t worry, we’ll be fine. Once you’re married in the future, you should learn from us. Wives are to be doted on and you should know how to dote on her and coax her.“There should be mutual trust between husband and wife. Don’t stray from us York men’s fine tradition.”Doting on one’s wife and having a healthy fear of her was the York men’s fine tradition.When they were young, they asked their nana why they had to be a man who doted on his wife.She told them that as long as their wives were sensible and had good characters, doting on their wives could make them prosperous.Plus, a sensible wife would bring less trouble to her husband.As the saying went, having a good wife could bless the next three generations.Austin laughed. “God forbids me to forget what Nana taught me for even a single moment.“I’m still young and I’m not in a rush to get
Grandma May replied, “Some are azaleas, some are magnolias, and some are crepe myrtles. The magnolias will bloom in March, but the crepe myrtle will only bloom in the summer. They were planted to bloom in intervals so that we’ll always see blooming flowers all year round.“After the New Year, once the plum blossoms have bloomed, you guys should come back and go with me for a flower viewing. We have cherry blossoms too—they’re all grown here on the manor grounds.“In June, you can enjoy the lotuses. We have that the most.”Grandma May smiled. “I just love flowers and plants, and having them on my own land. When fresh flowers take turns blooming during their season, they just look so vibrant and lively. It makes people feel much better.”Because of the old lady’s interest, that was how Wildridge Manor came into existence. The ladies who married into the York family afterward could enjoy it too.“Nana.”Callum jogged over to her.After greeting his nana as well as Serenity and Jasm
Camryn said, “I would be more than happy to have a child earlier rather than later, but my body’s not in the condition to do so. I’m afraid you guys will have to bear the heavy burden of giving Nana a great-granddaughter.”Grandma May laughed. “It’s no big deal. I have nine grandsons and will have nine granddaughters-in-law. There has to be one who can give me a great-granddaughter to hug. Let’s go see the flowers. Callum, let us know once breakfast is ready.”Camryn was not allowed to have children for the next few years. Grandma May was afraid that Camryn would feel sad, so she hurriedly changed the subject.She even said, “Camryn, there’s no rush for you and Callum. Take good care of your body.”Camryn smiled, “Nana, we’re not in a hurry, and we can’t be in a hurry either.”Even if they stopped her medication now, it would take another year and a half to be safe enough to conceive.She was worried that the effects of the medication would last for a long time and thought that i
Upon entering, Sally only glanced at Callum before averting her gaze.She had no chance with him in this life, having offended the York family because of her crush on him and her jealousy of Camryn.She had to give up on the man who did not belong to her.Sally stood up to apologize solemnly to Camryn once more.“Ms. Camryn, it was wrong of me to do that last night. I apologize—I’m sorry, I’m so sorry!”“You’ve already apologized to me last night and since you did so, I said I would let the matter go for now,” Camryn said graciously.Sally said apologetically, “I really did regret it very much after saying those terrible things last night. I should have given myself a tight slap. I consider myself a cultured person, but I still uttered such nonsense.“Not only have I hurt Ms. Camryn, but it also didn’t benefit me in any way. I regret it and feel so guilty about it.“I’m sorry, Ms. Camryn, I’m really sorry!”Camryn replied, “I accept your apology. I just hope you won’t make the
Josh laughed and said, “Alright, we all know you guys are in love. There’s no need for you to flaunt it.”“Pot calling the kettle black. Before I got married, you and Zachary shoved so much PDA in my face,” Callum retorted.“Now, I want to do the same every single day to agitate my unmarried cousins.”Austin immediately excused himself, as he was the only one single among everyone present.The other unmarried York gentlemen were not back at the manor.“Austin, why are you running away so quickly? You should sit here and listen to our experiences. In the future, you can apply it to pursuing your wife and won’t have to take the long route,” Josh teased.Austin was already at the door by now and he said without looking back, “I think I’m talented and smart enough without being taught, thanks.”Josh laughed. “I’d believe that about your cooking.”Then, he turned to say to Zachary, “Austin really does love cooking.”“If he didn’t, you wouldn’t be able to eat such delicious food.”