Everyone sighed in relief at Zacharyโs words.They thought he was going back on his word.Fortunately, he was not.Liberty quickly said, โDonโt worry, Zachary. Iโll look after Seren these days. I wonโt let her drive fast or drink alcohol!โThen, she added, โIf she really wants to drink, Iโll let her drink a few cans with me at home. I wonโt let her go to the bar again.โโIโll leave her in your care.โZachary said to Serenity, โSeren, stay at your sisterโs place for a few days and tell me when you want to come home. Iโll come pick you up. If you donโt want to live with me, you can stay at the house in Brynfield while I move back here.โSerenity looked at him for a long time and said, โTake care.โShe got into the car.โLook after yourself, Zachary. Iโll take care of Seren. Iโll make sure sheโs hale and hearty when you pick her up.โSerenity was speechless.Was her sister raising her like a pig?After Liberty spoke to her brother-in-law, she got in the car. She fastened her s
Brandt responded respectfully, then said in concern, โItโs cold and windy outside, sir. Letโs go back inside. You havenโt eaten anything since you got up today.โZachary did not move and asked Brandt, โWill she come back if I faint from hunger?โBrandt was speechless.Zachary smiled wryly. โI was just asking. I wonโt neglect my own health. I still want to have a lot of children and grandchildren with Seren and live with her until our hair turns gray. I wonโt live to have gray hair if I starve myself.โBrandt quickly said, โThe missus eats and drinks well. I think this mentality of hers is commendable.โHe was terrified that Zachary would deliberately starve to the point of fainting. If the missus did not come back, then he would starve to death.โShe... She doesnโt love me as much as I love her.โThat was why she could be a little more ruthless.โJim,โ Zachary shouted in a low voice.Jim hurriedly trotted over.โGet the car. I want to go back to the manor for a few days.โโY
Grandma May choked and said sheepishly, โI thought that would come naturally and didnโt have to be taught.โShe added to herself, โA couple only learns to cherish each other by experiencing ups and downs together.โTania was speechless.A maid entered.โOld Mrs. York and Mrs. York, Mr. Zachary is back.โUpon hearing that, Grandma May scurried away like a startled bird. Her movements were so agile that they were not befitting of her age.โTania, Iโll go back to my room and lie down. If Zack asks, tell him that Iโve fallen ill because I was too worried about him and Serenity.โTania was speechless. โDonโt blame me if Zack sends you to the hospital.โโIโll be fine as long as he doesnโt send me to the crematorium.โGrandma May hid in her room as fast as possible. She lay on the bed and pretended to be sick.After lying down for a while, she did not hear a knock on the door.She thought to herself, โIs that brat so angry that he doesnโt even care about my so-called illness? So th
โMom.โIf Zachary did not explain clearly, his mother would actually arrange a blind date for him and cause misunderstandings.He said in a low voice, โWhen I said Serenity left with her sister, I meant she went back for a small period of time to calm down. Sheโs not leaving forever. I wonโt allow her to not come back either.โGod knew how difficult it was for him to let go and allow her to follow her sister home.โI also need time to calm down, but itโs hard for me, so I want to jump into the pool and take a dip. Maybe that will help cool me down. Iโm not trying to harm myself to gain her sympathy.โTania blinked and asked, โYouโre not divorced yet?โโDo you want me to get a divorce?โโYes and no. Iโve always felt that you two werenโt compatible. Your social circles are completely different. Itโll be very hard for Serenity to squeeze in. Perhaps you two canโt understand that now and donโt know what it feels like, so youโre able to get along well in the beginning. However, youโl
โTania, get someone to cook ginger soup for that boy. Add more ginger so that itโs spicier.โGrandma May came out of the room and instructed her daughter-in-law as she walked outside.Tania agreed and instructed the maid accordingly.When the two women arrived at the pool, Zachary was still swimming around in the water like a fish.โZachary York,โ Grandma May shouted angrily.Zachary glanced at his nana before swimming to the edge of the pool. Then, he climbed up and sat there.Grandma May walked around the pool and went to him, saying in distress, โWhat are you still doing sitting here? Hurry back into the house.โโI want to relax and calm down, Nana.โGrandma May scolded him. โIf you want to calm down, you can lock yourself in your room. I can assure you that no one will bother you. Why do you need to jump into the pool to do so?โโItโs quite effective.โZachary added indifferently, โThe cold water cleared my mind and calmed my irritability.โHe was telling the truth.Gra
After changing his clothes, Zachary drank the bowl of ginger soup under his motherโs gaze. He frowned because the soup was way too spicy.โMom, why is there so much ginger? Itโs so spicy.โโYour Nana asked them to add more ginger. If you donโt like ginger soup, then donโt do such stupid things again in the future.โZachary put down the bowl. โI really was just trying to calm down. I wasnโt trying to do anything stupid.โโYes, yes, if you say so. Are you calm now? Go talk to Nana. Sheโs the one who started it. You wouldnโt have ended up like this if not for her.โTania was somewhat resentful of her mother-in-law.Her son was such an excellent man. It was not like he could not find a wife, but the old woman insisted on him marrying her savior.At first, they were all grateful to Serenity and wanted to thank her, but Serenity refused.Later, Serenity and Grandma May got along well, and Serenity won the old ladyโs favor. Tania secretly wondered if Serenity refused their large sum o
Tania thought about how most people only married once in their lives. Serenity married her son, but she did not get anything. It was not strange for her to feel wronged.Tania said, โYou can make up for the betrothal gift and wedding ceremony.โZachary knew that it was possible to make up for it, but indisputably, he had always made her suffer.He stood up. โIโll go talk to Nana. Donโt blame her. Maybe this is a trial I have to overcome. A trial of love.โIt was because his life had been smooth sailing since birth and he had never suffered any setbacks.Thus, God was giving him a trial now.โZack, I still have to remind you thisโour identity has been exposed to the people in Serenityโs circle. Her relatives and sisterโs ex-husbandโs family may try to pester you. You canโt give them benefits for Serenityโs sake. Those people are like vampires; theyโll come back for more if you give them anything even for once.โTheyโll cling to you and suck you dry. It wouldnโt be bad to give the
Zachary pursed his lips for a while before saying, โShe wants to calm down, so donโt bother yet. Donโt go for now.โGrandma May hummed. โZack, Iโm glad you let her go back with her sister. Youโve improved. Youโre not as domineering as before and didnโt force her to stay. Itโs good that you learned when to let go and how to give each other some space.โZacharyโs face was sullen.โIโll go find Seren in a couple of days, but not to plead for you. I should also apologize to her since I lied to her first.โZachary snorted coldly.The grandmother and grandson took after one another.โWhat are you planning to do next?โโWhat do you think I should do next?โ Zachary retorted.Grandma May smiled and reached out to touch her eldest grandsonโs handsome face lovingly. Then, she poked him in the head. โYou have a brain, so think for yourself. Take your time and slowly figure out what to do.โLoving someone isnโt as simple as falling in love. You need to learn to understand her, trust her, a
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.โHowโs Sonny been lately?โLiberty 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.โSame as usual, but it seems like things have soured again with the Browns.โSerenity added, โSonny still answers when Hank calls him, but he doesnโt seem happy when his grandparents visit. He doesnโt like going to the Brownsโ place, and he doesnโt want to take their calls either.โHankโs mother and sister are truly incorrigible. They must have been badmouthing you and Duncan in front of Sonny again, which is why heโs upset with them.โDuring 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.โBabe, with you here, the baby and I will be just fine. Donโt worry too much,โ Serenity comforted softly after kissing him.โYou are my rock. If even you are nervous, Iโll start feeling anxious too, and that wonโt be good.โHearing this, Zachary immediately said, โSeren, donโt worry. Iโll protect both of you. Alright, I wonโt be so nervous anymore.โHe gently touched her rounded belly again. โLilโ Bun should be a calm kid. Heโs not that mischievous.โHe felt that the babyโs 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
โJust hit the gym a few more times. Lately, youโve been spending less time there.โEvery 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.โOw.โ Serenity suddenly cried out in pain.This startled Zachary so much that he nearly jumped up, asking anxiously, โIs it stomach pain? Are you going into labor? Letโs go to the hospital right away.โHe was about to pick her up, but Serenity stopped him by pressing his hand.โDonโt be so nervous, Zachary. It's not time yet. Itโs not happening so soon. Itโs just the baby kicking again. His kicks are getting stronger.โAs 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.
Zachary, afraid that his wife might refuse to spend time with him at his office in the future, emphasized that he was not busy today.He had already cleared his morning schedule because he needed to accompany his beloved wife for her prenatal checkup.His secretary was well aware of Serenityโs checkup dates. Whenever he saw Serenity turn up at the office with his boss, his secretary would quietly adjust his schedule.Sometimes, on the day of the Serenityโs checkup, his secretary would not schedule any appointments for Zachary at all.Even if appointments were scheduled, Zachary would request they be canceled or rescheduled.Now, in Zacharyโs eyes, his wifeโs matters were the most important.With Alex now able to share the workload, Zachary felt that he, as the eldest of his generation who had shouldered the bulk of the burden for so many years, deserved a break.Plus, there was the elite team the company had trained; if not now, then when would they be put to use?Everyone was
Tony turned around and left.Only after hearing the door close did Carrie dare to open her eyes.She had woken up while Tony and his son were on the phone, but she did not dare move, fearing that Tony might suspect her of eavesdropping.Just now, when that old lecher stood by the bed looking at her, there was definitely a murderous glint in his eyes. She could feel it.Sooner or later, he would kill her.Carrie was filled with panic. She wanted to escape but was afraid she would not succeed. No one was there to help her.For a moment, Carrie even considered running to Camryn to confess everything, but she quickly dismissed the thought. The reason she ended up in this situation was entirely due to Camryn.She and Camryn were sworn enemies. Their conflict would not end until one of them was dead. However, even if she died, she would drag Camryn down with her.-Meanwhile, in the CEO's office at York Corporation, Zachary, seated at his desk, kept glancing up at his pregnant wife.
โYou should have gotten rid of them all back then and cultivated a network of people loyal only to you.โ Manny felt that his father should not have spared those people in the first place.Tony said, โThere were too many of them, all relatives and friends with the same goal as us. We couldnโt eliminate them all at once.โBack then, he had incited everyone to join him in wiping out the entire main family, sparing neither the elderly nor the children.It was because they were all from the collateral branches, jealous of the main familyโs long-standing control, and shared a common goal that his conspiracy succeeded.He had also spent over a decade waiting for the right opportunity.Who would have thought that even after wiping out the main family, he still could not obtain the family seal, token, or totem? Without these, he could not become the true head of the family and could only act as a proxy. Many of the connections loyal to the head remained inaccessible.Moreover, much of the
It was his father. Manny composed himself and picked up Tonyโs call as he walked toward his car.โHey, Pops.โโHowโs it going, Manny? Has there been any progress?โTony was still in Carrieโs room at the moment, but had gotten up and walked to the balcony to call his son.Carrie was still fast asleep, though her face was set in a frown. She was obviously discomfited.Tony had pestered her for the majority of last night, so it would be weird if she did not feel any discomfort.Despite her begging, Tony would not let her go. He even forcefully drugged her to make her mess around with him while out of it. He was simply an old pervert.Before she passed out, she cursed him in her heart. However, she knew that Tony only treated her so roughly because she was just his mistressโa tool for him to vent his frustrations on.If she really was his wife, he definitely would not treat her like this.In the past, she had ambitions of taking Mrs. Longbottomโs place and becoming the real missus
Tati also finished her plate of pastries.She followed Isabella out.โIsa, youโre always so busy and exhausted. If youโre feeling even a little unwell, you should have a good rest. Stay home for the day. I can handle the work you have on hand. Itโs the same either way.โTati wanted Isabella to take the day off so Isabella could spend some time with Austin and nurture their relationship.However, Isabella still declined Tatiโs kind offer.She said, โNot today. Thereโs an important meeting today, and I have two important clients to meet. Iโm fine, really. Donโt worry. From now on, I wonโt touch alcohol.โGiven her current status and position, no one would dare to force her to drink during social engagements.Many people also knew that Isabella would not drink outside her home, fearing that she might fall victim to someoneโs schemes.However, Isabella would occasionally make an exception. When she was in a good mood, she would have a couple of drinks.Hearing this, Tati stopped t
Austin still smiled gently and said, โItโs all thanks to Ms. Isabellaโs guidance.โHe felt that he had indeed improved a lot.Grandma May really understood him well. The wife she picked for him could actually help improve his culinary skills.โAfter eating the sweets, I feel much better.โ Tati picked up another piece of pastry and ate it.Austin quietly retreated, not wanting to disturb their conversation and also to avoid overhearing their private matters.โJust ignore him. Are you really going to skip work because of him?โIsabella added calmly to Tati, โIf you let him provoke you, heโll only cling to you even more. If you act like he doesnโt exist and donโt respond no matter what he does, heโll naturally give up once he sees that youโre completely unresponsive.โTati said, โIโm afraid that heโll go and bother Edith and Eleanor if he doesnโt get anywhere with me. They donโt have the same resolve as we do.โShe, therefore, decided to bear the brunt of it.โEvery time I see hi