Married At First Sight Chapter 4251
Chapter 4251
Evan said, “It’s not that I have nothing to do. My grandmother told me that the most important thing right now is my personal life. Compared to my career, this takes priority. So, she spoke with my brothers and had them take over some of my responsibilities, freeing up my time to focus on what truly matters.
Of course, I’m still making money. I plan to get married, and I want to earn enough to support my wife comfortably. Raising children isn’t cheap, either. I’m not struggling financially, but I still want to make more so my wife won’t have to work too hard and can spend freely.
I’ll give my future wife two types of “flowers”: money to spend and money to splurge.”
He continued, “York Corporation has expanded its investments in Huyoniville, so I still check in on things from time to time.”
Then, turning to Spencer, he asked, “Brother Spencer, you’re older than Abby and me—by several years, in fact. You’re already in your thirties. Aren’t your family elders worried about your personal life?”
Evan knew Spencer and Victoria were going through a rough patch. He deliberately brought up the topic to get under Spencer’s skin. After all, Spencer had provoked him first—Evan was simply returning the favor.
Abby shot Evan a glare but didn’t say anything. Truthfully, she also wanted Spencer to settle down so his parents wouldn’t keep pressuring her. She had no romantic feelings for him, and they barely spent time together.
Spencer stayed silent.
“Brother Spencer, do you want a drink?” Evan asked with a friendly smile. “I’ll drink with you.”
If Spencer got drunk, he’d need Abby to take him home. Evan’s real intention was to ensure Spencer didn’t take advantage of the situation to make a move on Abby.
Spencer’s good mood instantly soured at the mention of his personal life. His frustration with Evan skyrocketed. Evan hadn’t even won over Abby yet, but he was already acting smug.
“Alright, let’s have two bottles,” Spencer said. “I’m done with work for the night, so getting a little drunk won’t hurt. I’ll sleep it off and be fine by morning.”
Lately, when Spencer went home, he’d lie awake, checking his phone repeatedly, waiting for a message from Victoria that never came. She had blocked him, cutting off all contact. Were they really over—just like that?
“Brother Spencer, don’t listen to Evan,” Abby scolded. “You have to drive, so no drinking.”
“It’s fine. I’ll just have a couple of drinks. My secretary can drive me home later.”
Abby couldn’t stop them, so she let them drink. Spencer was clearly in a bad mood. He ate and drank in silence, barely saying a word.
Abby shot Evan another glare. Why did he have to bring up something so sensitive? She hadn’t even agreed to date him yet, and he was already acting like they were engaged.
The inevitable happened—Spencer got drunk, while Evan was only slightly buzzed. Abby had no choice but to call Spencer’s secretary to take him home.
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Spencer originally stayed at Abby’s house but moved to a company-assigned apartment after only two days. He claimed it was for convenience, being closer to work, but the truth was, he didn’t want to stay with the Du family. His parents had too much hope that living there would help him win Abby’s heart.
Wishful thinking.
The Du family didn’t reject his parents’ marriage proposal outright, but they had their own reasons. Mrs. Du, sentimental at heart, wanted to apply some pressure on Evan, making sure he truly cherished Abby.
In reality, the Du family had already accepted Evan as their future son-in-law. Their so-called difficulties were just an act.
Most importantly, Abby loved Evan.
On the day Spencer left for Huyoniville, he asked her directly, and she admitted it without hesitation.
He never had a chance.
Abby took Evan home.
As he stumbled drunkenly, she scolded him the entire way. “I told you not to drink if you were driving! But no, you just had to go and ruin Brother Spencer’s mood, making him drink his sorrows away.”
She helped Evan out of the hotel. The security guard came over to assist, helping her get him into the car. After thanking the guard, she leaned in, buckled Evan’s seatbelt, and pinched his face twice. “Are you really drunk, or are you faking it?”
Evan was only slightly drunk—he could walk just fine. But he wanted Abby to take care of him, so he played along, pretending to be out of it.
His plan worked.
She was personally driving him home.
Even when she pinched him, he didn’t react. He knew she wouldn’t actually hurt him—deep down, she still cared.
Satisfied that he was really “out cold,” Abby shut the passenger door, walked around to the driver’s side, and got in. She glanced at him a few times before starting the engine.
She knew Evan had just bought a new house. The moment he got the keys, he had pestered her to check it out. It was a second-hand villa, practically new since the previous owner barely lived in it before moving abroad. The house had been on the market for a while, likely due to a high asking price or the sluggish real estate market.
Evan had wanted to buy the house next door to the Du family, but the owners refused to sell—no matter how much he offered. He suspected the Du family had told them not to.
So much for “living close to the water to get the moon first.”
Still, this house wasn’t far from the Du family, making it a convenient choice.
Though not as large as the Du family’s mansion, Evan loved its design and layout. Even Abby had no complaints.
For now, Evan lived there alone. He had asked his eldest brother to send a trusted butler and hire two housekeepers. He could have outsourced the hiring, but he preferred the staff from Wildridge Manor—trained by his grandmother, reliable, discreet, and loyal.
They did their jobs quietly and didn’t meddle in personal matters, making them the perfect choice for Evan’s new home.
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After discussing with Evan’s parents, Zachary agreed to Evan’s request and arranged for a butler to come over. The butler was expected to arrive in two days.
At this moment, Evan’s small home was quiet and dark—no one was there.
Abby parked the car in front of the villa, leaned over, and rummaged through Evan’s pockets until she found a keyring in his right pocket.
She stepped out, unlocked the front gate, then went inside and turned on the lights before returning to the car. After that, she drove into the villa’s driveway, parking near the entrance so she could help Evan inside.
Evan seemed to be in a deep sleep. He hadn’t opened his eyes or said a word the entire way back.
Spencer had drunk the most, yet Evan, who had barely touched his drink, was the one completely out of it.
Abby seriously suspected he was faking it, but he was doing such a good job that she couldn’t find any cracks in his act.
How could a man who frequently attended business meetings and social events have such a low alcohol tolerance?
“Evan, wake up. We’re home.”
Instead of pulling him out of the car right away, Abby leaned in, patted his face, and gave him a little shake, trying to rouse him.
After a moment, Evan’s eyes slowly fluttered open.
“Abby.”
As soon as he saw her, he reached out and grabbed her hand, his eyes glistening. “Abby, I love you so much. Look, I even dream about you. Abby, I love you. No matter how many names you have, you’re still you. Whether you’re Fox, Abby, or Bianca—it doesn’t matter. You’re the only one for me.”
Now that he knew all of her identities, it didn’t make a difference. She was still his Abby.
Abby pulled her hand away from his grasp and pinched his cheek, unimpressed.
“Yeah, yeah, you’re dreaming. Wake up already. In reality, I’m Abby, the second daughter of the Du family. I’m not Fox, and I’m not Bianca.”
Evan caught her hand again.
“Abby, don’t lie to me. You’re Fox. You’re Bianca. Maybe you have even more names I don’t know about, but no matter what, I love you. I’m sorry about last year. I didn’t know… If I had known, I never would’ve let go of your hand. I wasn’t trying to hurt you. I just didn’t want to lead you on while being caught between two relationships. I thought I was doing the right thing. But I was wrong. Abby, you can hit me, yell at me—just don’t ignore me. Please, give me another chance. I swear, I’ll never let go of your hand again.”
Abby stared at him for a long moment before finally saying, “Evan, you’re drunk. Can you even get out of the car on your own? Come on, let’s get you inside. I have to go home—it’s late.”
“I didn’t drink that much. How could I be drunk?” He sniffed the air and frowned. “Wait, I do smell like alcohol… Oh, right, I had a few drinks with Spencer. He was in a bad mood, so I kept him company. Where is Spencer?”
Evan turned sluggishly, pretending to search for Spencer in the back seat.
Abby said nothing. She simply stepped out of the car and let him put on his little performance.
Evan subtly sighed in relief when he didn’t find Spencer. His plan had worked.
Spencer was finally sent home, and Abby had been concerned enough to bring Evan back personally.
At some point during the drive, Evan had actually dozed off.
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Evan wasn’t actually drunk—just a little tipsy. He could think straight and walk just fine. But he had played the part of a drunk man so convincingly that Abby had no choice but to take him home.
“Abby.”
Evan unbuckled his seatbelt and got out of the car on his own.
“Who took Spencer home? It wasn’t you, was it? I told you all not to drink and drive, but you still drank.”
Abby shook her head. “He usually has a strong tolerance, but he got drunk after just two glasses tonight.”
Evan chuckled. “That’s because we were drinking strong liquor. It tastes great but sneaks up on you. I only had a little and passed out in the car, but I feel fine now. Spencer was upset, so I had a few drinks with him to help lighten his mood. Is he completely out?”
“He was worse off than you.” Abby glanced at Evan, noting that he seemed much steadier now. “Alright, you’re fine now. I’m heading home.”
But as soon as she turned to leave, Evan grabbed her hand.
“Come on, Abby. You brought me all the way here, but you won’t even walk me inside?” His tone turned soft, almost pitiful. “You rarely visit my place. At least come in for a glass of water. My throat is dry, and if I’m alone, no one will know if I pass out from thirst.”
Abby rolled her eyes. “You’re sober enough to pour yourself some water. You did this to yourself. Who told you to drink so much? I don’t have time to babysit you. Unlike you, I actually have work in the morning.”
Evan spent most of his time chasing after her. He waited outside her office every day. When she had social engagements, he’d follow along—not interfering, just making sure she knew he was there. It was like being under constant surveillance.
The man had a talent for persistence.
“Abby.” Evan looked at her, his expression filled with regret. “Do you really hate me that much? You won’t even come inside when you’re already here?”
Abby sighed inwardly.
She had fallen for this man, and he had fallen for her.
They had both taken advantage of each other in different ways—all because they loved each other.
It wasn’t that he hadn’t loved her before. He just hadn’t known that she was Fox, and he had fallen for the woman behind that name.
Now that he knew the truth—that Fox and Bianca were both her—his love had never been stronger.
He had always been devoted to her, even when he didn’t know it.
“Fine. I’ll come inside for a bit. But I’m not staying. You really should hire someone. This house is too empty.”
As soon as she reached out to help him, he immediately went weak, leaning on her like he couldn’t walk.
Abby couldn’t help but laugh. “You were just walking fine. Now you’re suddenly so weak?”
If someone brought in a bull right now, Evan would probably act like he couldn’t even swat a fly.
“Evan, you should be an actor. You’d be an award-winning star. Want me to be your agent?”
Evan scoffed. “No way. If I became a celebrity, I’d have tons of female fans wanting to marry me. But I only love you—I don’t care about anyone else.”
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Evan added, “I don’t want to create unnecessary competition for you. Even if they won’t hurt you, they’ll still be jealous and cling to you, and that would bother me. Abby, I belong to you alone—now and forever. Don’t push me toward anyone else.”
Abby was speechless. She helped Evan into the house and sat him down on the sofa.
“I should find you a few rivals,” she said. “Just so you realize I don’t have to be with you. If I wanted to get married, I could do it anytime.”
Evan immediately grabbed her hand and looked at her with deep affection. “Abby, I love you. I always will. Even if you bring in competition, I won’t be afraid. Time reveals a person’s heart, and we’re meant to be together.”
Abby pulled her hand back but couldn’t resist pinching his cheek. “You’re so shameless.”
Evan grinned. “My eldest brother taught us that if you want to win a wife, you have to be thick-skinned and shameless to the extreme.”
Zachary: …Did I really say that?
Abby: “Oh, sure. Blame your eldest brother. He and Sister Serenity got married in a flash and went straight to the marriage certificate. He didn’t even have to chase her.”
Evan chuckled. “But my brother and sister-in-law had their fair share of conflicts. She even proposed a divorce, which scared him so much he nearly lost his mind. He put her under house arrest just to keep her from leaving. My brother had to be utterly shameless to win her back. Isn’t that also chasing a wife?”
Back then, they had all tried to talk sense into Zachary while Serenity’s friends and family did the same for her.
Once the dust settled, Zachary admitted his mistakes.
In the end, sincerity won over sincerity, and the couple reconciled.
Evan believed that if Serenity had insisted on the divorce, Zachary—who had finally experienced true love—would have gone completely insane.
They had all been on edge, afraid of what might happen.
Luckily, it never came to that.
Having never been in love before, Evan couldn’t understand how his always-composed, unshakable elder brother had been reduced to a desperate man for the sake of love.
But when he had fallen for Fox—only to have his grandmother arrange for him to be with Abby—he had felt such anxiety and frustration that he nearly lost it.
Now, he understood his brother all too well.
Abby stood up and walked away. She was already familiar with Zachary and Serenity’s love story.
She only envied their happy ending.
She made a cup of honey water for Evan and handed it to him.
Checking the time, she said, “It’s late. I need to go home. You should head upstairs and rest. Tomorrow, go to the housekeeping company and hire two people.”
“It’s too empty in this big villa all by yourself,” she added.
She didn’t want to leave him completely unattended, especially if he drank too much.
Evan nodded. “I’ll ask my eldest brother to arrange a few people for me. They’ll be here in two days. Abby, where are you going on your business trip? Can I go with you and see the world?”
Abby scoffed. “See the world? What hasn’t the fourth young master of the Zhan family already seen?”
“I’m going for work, not a vacation. You don’t work for my company, so why would you tag along?”
Evan smirked. “Isn’t York Corporation increasing its investment in Huyoniville? Are you sure you don’t need the fourth young master of York to be involved?”
He backed down quickly, though. “Fine, I won’t go with you and get in your way. While you’re gone, I’ll focus on my work and make a name for myself in Huyoniville’s business scene.”
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“I don’t want people calling me a kept man in the future,” Evan said with a chuckle. “I’ll work hard so that when people talk about us, they say we’re the perfect match—a talented man and a beautiful woman, a couple destined for each other.”
Evan loved dreaming big, and Abby didn’t bother arguing. He could say whatever he wanted.
After giving him a few more instructions, she left.
Evan walked her outside and offered to take her home.
“You’re drunk, and you still want to drive?” she asked, unimpressed. “I’m not looking to die.”
Evan had no comeback for that. He could only watch as she got in her car and drove away.
That night passed without further incident.
The next day, Evan slept until the afternoon before finally waking up.
When he went to the Du Group to wait for Abby, he found out she had already left for her business trip.
She had told him she’d be leaving in a couple of days, but she had gone that morning without telling him where.
For a moment, Evan felt uneasy.
But he relaxed when he reminded himself that it was just a business trip—she wasn’t leaving Huyoniville for good.
With Abby away, Evan decided to take his work seriously.
Meanwhile, over at FC Manor in Annenburg, the old lady and her group received news that Jasmine had given birth.
Initially, she wanted to pack up and return to Wiltspoon immediately. But when she heard it was a boy, she changed her mind. She decided to stay until the baby’s full moon celebration.
She was perfectly content to remain at FC Manor, doting on little Avah.
But three days later, FC Manor welcomed unexpected visitors.
Only one of them was a true guest—Elora, the eldest daughter of the Ormond family from Annenburg, Province X.
When the Johnson family received her, they were completely caught off guard. They had no connection to the Ormonds.
The butler approached the old lady of the Johnson family and said, “Miss Ormond wishes to meet the old lady of the York family. When she heard she was here, she came straight over.”
Old Lady Johnson glanced at the York family matriarch, who was holding Avah. With a teasing smile, she said, “Since when did you start attracting young ladies from the Ormond family?”
The old lady chuckled. “Come on, Johnson, don’t make it sound like that. I’m an old woman in my eighties. Who could I possibly attract?”
Old Lady Johnson smirked. “You sure know how to twist words. Weren’t you picking wives for your grandsons? Is Miss Ormond your latest candidate? Which boy do you have in mind for her? I should’ve thought of that—I still have a few single grandsons myself.”
The Johnson family’s single men: …We’re in danger.
“Butler, bring Miss Ormond in,” Old Lady Johnson instructed. “I want to see who the future young mistress of the York family might be.”
The butler nodded and went to escort Elora inside.
Meanwhile, Old Lady Johnson reclaimed her great-granddaughter from Old Lady York and muttered, “You’ve been here long enough. Shouldn’t you head back? Isn’t Serenity about to give birth?”
Ever since she arrived, Old Lady York had monopolized Avah, playing with her every day as if she were her own great-grandchild.
“I’ll go back next month,” Old Lady York said. “Serenity’s due date is still a while away.”
Old Lady Johnson scoffed. “Didn’t the Bucham family just have a baby? Shouldn’t you go back for that?”
Old Lady York waved a hand dismissively. “It’s just a boy. I’ll wait for the full moon celebration.”
Old Lady Johnson was speechless.
She just kept staring at Avah.
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Old Lady Johnson asked, “Which of your grandsons would be the best match for the eldest daughter of the Ormond family? I heard she’s the head of the family, unlike your third grandson’s wife. Hayden prefers to dress like a man and take on the role of the eldest brother. The Ormond family has more daughters than sons, so their eldest daughter leads the family. Someone like her would be better suited for your eldest grandson, but he’s about to become a father.”
Old Lady York responded, “That would be my sixth grandson, Tatum. The eldest grandson is definitely not an option—he’s been married for years. I’m very happy with Serenity, his wife, and I’ve never considered changing that.”
“Tatum is the youngest son of the eldest house. He and Zack are full brothers. He’s an excellent match for Elora in every way. I treat my granddaughters-in-law as my own granddaughters, and I would never mistreat any of them.”
Old Lady York believed all her grandsons were well-trained, talented, and worthy of high-status marriages. If they weren’t, she wouldn’t even consider pursuing matches with other prestigious families.
Her own children were treasures, but so were other people’s children.
After a moment of thought, Old Lady Johnson said, “I don’t really have an impression of your sixth grandson. Among your grandsons, only the eldest three are well-known. The rest tend to stay under the radar. Even in Wiltspoon, very few people know about Tatum.”
Old Lady York nodded. She liked that her grandsons were low-key. If they were all high-profile and ambitious, it would put unnecessary pressure on the eldest grandson. More importantly, she didn’t want Serenity, the eldest grandson’s wife, to feel overwhelmed. Compared to her sisters-in-law, Serenity’s background was the humblest.
“Tatum loves cooking more than anything,” Old Lady York continued. “He’s been passionate about it since childhood, and now he works in the restaurant industry. I expect all my grandchildren to be self-sufficient, and cooking is a basic life skill.”
“Since Tatum loves to cook, his skills are outstanding—just like Kevin’s in our family. Elora is known for being extremely picky. She switches personal chefs as often as she changes clothes. If the food isn’t exactly to her liking, she’d rather go hungry than settle.”
“But with Tatum, that wouldn’t be a problem. If they end up together, she’d never have to worry about her meals, and Tatum’s talents wouldn’t go to waste.”
Old Lady Johnson was speechless. Well, that was certainly one way to look at it.
Just then, the butler entered with Elora, followed by four bodyguards carrying an array of gifts she had brought with her.
“Madam, Miss Ormond is here,” the butler announced respectfully.
The two old ladies turned their attention to Elora. Since they were in the Johnson family’s home, Old Lady Johnson spoke first, greeting her with a warm smile. “Hello, Miss Ormond. Please, have a seat.”
Both women were welcoming, their smiles kind.
Elora thanked them politely and took a seat across from them. Looking at Old Lady York, she greeted her directly. “Old Madam York.”
Old Lady York smiled. “Elora, it’s been a while.”
Elora’s eyes flickered with curiosity. “Old Madam York, have we met before?”
She had flown in specifically for this meeting, eager to find out who Old Lady York had chosen as Tatum’s fiancée. Could it be her?
This was important.
Old Lady York chuckled. “We’ve met a few times, but each time, I was in disguise. You’re always so busy and in a hurry—it’s no surprise you don’t remember me.”
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This was a formal meeting, but in the past, Old Lady York had observed Elora secretly. Elora, on the other hand, had barely noticed her.
To find the perfect match for Tatum, Old Lady York had done her research, gathering information and carefully analyzing whether her grandson could impress Elora.
Elora was momentarily speechless.
No wonder she had no recollection of meeting Old Lady York before.
Meanwhile, Old Lady Johnson handed little Avah over to the nanny and instructed her to take the child outside to play with her brothers. The house was always full of energy, and the young boys were a handful. If they stayed inside, they would just create chaos. It was better to let them burn off their energy outdoors and return only when they were exhausted.
The butler served fragrant tea while Elora’s bodyguards placed the gifts on the coffee table.
Elora turned to Old Lady Johnson. “Old Madam Johnson, I apologize for the intrusion today.”
Old Lady Johnson smiled. “It’s no trouble at all. You’re welcome at FC Manor anytime. Just don’t go spending money on gifts next time.”
“It’s just a small gesture,” Elora replied modestly.
From the moment she saw the two old ladies, she felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity. Perhaps it was because they both seemed so kind.
Even though she knew they had been powerful women in their youth—and still held immense influence in Annenburg and Wiltspoon—there was something warm about them.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, Elora got straight to the point. “I came here today to meet Old Lady York. Her grandson, Tatum, works as a chef in my home, and I often hear him talk about her. From everything he’s said, I can tell she’s an incredible grandmother. I truly admire her. When I heard she was here, I had to come and say hello.”
She had been in a rush and hadn’t flown to Wiltspoon. If she had, she would have needed someone from the York family to notify Old Lady York to return home for a meeting.
But making an elderly woman travel on her behalf didn’t sit right with her. So instead, she had flown straight to Annenburg.
Old Lady York chuckled. “Tatum didn’t complain about me? Whenever they’re with me, my grandsons always say I’m a tough grandmother, constantly making them do this and that.”
When they were children, her strict discipline had led them to grumble about her being a “bad grandma.” Of course, within minutes, they’d always apologize and promise never to call her that again.
As they grew up, they stopped saying it outright. Whether they still thought it in their hearts, she didn’t know.
But one thing was certain—her grandsons were devoted to her and always listened to her advice.
After all, she had raised them herself.
Elora smiled lightly. “Tatum is gentle and refined. I can’t imagine him badmouthing anyone.”
“Old Madam York, you’re the grandmother he adores the most. There’s no way he’d ever say anything bad about you.”
Then, she hesitated before asking, “Old Madam York, could we speak privately?”
Old Lady York already had a good idea of why Elora was here. And Elora wasn’t one to beat around the bush.
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Looking at Elora, the old lady York nodded with a smile. “Of course. Then I’ll take you out to see FC Manor.”
She turned to the old lady Johnson beside her. “Old sister, I’ll take Elora for a walk.”
Old lady Johnson nodded. “Please help me entertain Miss Ormond.”
Elora stood up and stepped forward to assist the old lady York.
“Elora, no need to help me,” the old lady York said. “I may be old, but I can still walk just fine.”
Elora hadn’t expected that the elderly woman traveled frequently. Still, she continued to offer support.
The old lady York was pleased. The granddaughter-in-law she favored had impeccable character—status aside, this was the most important quality.
If her character wasn’t good, she wouldn’t have earned such favor.
The group left the main house.
Elora turned to the bodyguards. “You don’t need to follow. Just wait for me here.”
The four bodyguards responded respectfully, stopping in place and watching as Elora and the old lady York walked away together.
“Spring is here, and the flowers are in bloom. FC Manor looks beautiful this time of year,” the old lady York said as she led Elora through the villa grounds.
Elora glanced around and nodded. “It is very beautiful.”
Still, it didn’t leave her in awe—perhaps because the Ormond family’s mansion was just as impressive.
“I heard from Tatum that his mother and several aunts all live here with you?” she asked.
The old lady York chuckled. “Yes. They get bored at home, so they say they want to accompany an old lady like me and relax. Now they’re out shopping, but they’ll be back this evening. Why don’t you stay for dinner? I’ll shamelessly extend the invitation on behalf of old Mrs. Johnson.”
Elora politely declined. “No, I’ve already disturbed you by coming here. How could I stay for dinner? I came today to get some answers. There’s something that’s been weighing on me for a long time, like a thorn in my heart. If I don’t resolve it, it’ll keep affecting my mood.”
The old lady York gave her a kind look. “Ask whatever is on your mind. If I know the answer, I’ll tell you. But if it’s something I can’t say, I hope you’ll understand.”
She addressed herself as “grandma” in front of her future granddaughter-in-law, closing the emotional distance between them.
Elora didn’t dwell on it and got straight to the point. “Old lady York, do you know the real reason Tatum came to my place?”
The old lady York smiled knowingly. “Yes, I do. Tatum told me he wanted to apply for a position as a chef in your household. That boy loves cooking. He thought it would be a great challenge to be your personal chef, so he went.”
Elora remained silent for a moment before pressing further. “But the two places are thousands of kilometers apart. Why would Tatum care so much about my hiring a private chef?”
The old lady York chuckled. “I wouldn’t know. Maybe your job posting caused a stir in the culinary world, or perhaps his friends told him about it. He has a lot of chef friends—they often exchange cooking techniques and get together to share experiences.”
Elora didn’t believe her, but she didn’t argue. Instead, she continued walking with the old lady York, entering a garden.
The garden was filled with a variety of flowers, all in full bloom. Vibrant colors stretched in every direction, painting a picturesque scene.
At the center of the garden stood a pavilion.
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Old lady York turned to Elora with a warm smile and said, “Elora, let’s head to the pavilion and take in the spring garden. It’s the perfect day for it.”
Elora nodded and followed her inside. When old lady York settled into her seat, Elora gently helped her adjust, her movements careful and considerate. Though Elora often came across as reserved, even cold, her actions toward old lady York were tender and thoughtful.
Old lady York had always intrigued Elora. Tatum had shared countless stories about her, and over time, Elora had developed a deep admiration for the woman. Once old lady York was comfortably seated, Elora took her place across from her.
For a long moment, Elora studied old lady York before speaking. “Madam, I’ll be honest—I’m here because I need answers. I’ve made time in my busy schedule these past two days because I can’t shake the feeling that you’re holding something back. Tatum told me he came to our family not just to work as a chef but also to pursue a wife. He said you helped him find someone, and he was supposed to win her over within a year. But here’s the thing: in all these months, I haven’t seen him actively pursuing anyone. He hasn’t even been in contact with other women.”
The only women Tatum interacted with were Elora and her sisters. And even with her sisters, he kept a polite distance, as if wary of giving the wrong impression. With Elora, though, he was open and unguarded, almost as if he didn’t mind—or even wanted—others to assume there was something between them.
Old lady York chuckled softly. “So Tatum shared that with you, did he? Well, I’ve helped arrange matches for several of my grandsons who are now happily married. After seeing how well it worked out, I couldn’t resist doing the same for the others who are still single. I’ve taken it upon myself to quietly scout for potential matches. If I find someone suitable, I encourage my grandsons to pursue them. Marriage is a lifelong commitment, after all.
The men in the York family are devoted to their wives. Once they marry, it’s for life. But a lifetime is a long time. If there’s no love between a couple, how can they possibly spend decades together? That’s why I don’t just choose for them—I want them to court their future partners and build a connection before tying the knot. That way, their marriage is rooted in mutual affection, and they have a real chance at happiness.
Of course, if they can’t develop feelings within a year, or if the other person isn’t interested, then it’s not meant to be. I won’t interfere further in their lives after that.”
Old lady York paused, her expression one of quiet satisfaction. “So far, my grandsons have shared my taste, and every match has been a success. The three couples who’ve married are thriving.”
Elora was silent for a moment, then leaned forward slightly. “old lady York, your approach makes sense. But I need to know—who is Tatum’s intended fiancée?” Her gaze was direct, her tone unwavering. “Is it me? Am I the one you chose for him?”
Tatum had been unusually calm these past few months, showing no urgency to pursue anyone. When Elora had asked him if he’d be willing to marry the woman his grandmother had chosen, he’d simply said he trusted old lady York’s judgment. Whoever she picked, he believed, would be the right person for him.
But now, Elora couldn’t help but wonder—was Tatum so relaxed because the person he was supposed to pursue was already right in front of him?