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Chapter 4321Audrey said, “After giving birth, you need to rest properly. Don’t rush back to work right away—at least give it half an hour. Childbirth takes a real toll on a woman’s body. If you don’t recover well afterward, the aftereffects could stay with you for life.”
Serenity smiled and replied, “Auntie, I haven’t even given birth yet.”
“I know, I know.”
Serenity had cared for Liberty during her recovery period, so she knew exactly what to expect.
Just then, Josh came downstairs with their son and Jasmine.
Josh had been smiling all day.
During her confinement, Jasmine ate well, slept soundly, and didn’t have to lift a finger. Josh, her mother-in-law, or the nanny handled everything. Her only job was to rest and recover.
The whole family gathered around to see the baby.
Feeling a little bloated, Serenity still joined in the fun.
Audrey gently held Serenity’s hand and guided her, making sure no one bumped into her belly.
A moment later, Jasmine and Josh came over.
“Seren,” Jasmine greeted her with a smile.
Serenity handed the baby a red envelope she had prepared earlier. The little one was dressed in a brand-new outfit his grandmother had picked out. According to tradition, the baby’s clothes for the full moon celebration must be chosen by the grandmother.
“He’s asleep.”
Serenity gently touched the baby’s soft little face.
He’d gained several pounds since birth—clearly well taken care of.
“Yep,” Jasmine said. “He eats, sleeps, wakes up to poop, then eats again, and sleeps some more. Super easy to take care of.”
To Jasmine, her son was a dream baby—quiet, content, and fuss-free.
She’d gotten the hang of it. The baby looked for her only when he was hungry, and even then, sometimes she fed him formula right away without waiting for cues.
Serenity looked at Jasmine.
They were old friends, and Jasmine could instantly read Serenity’s knowing look.
She touched her own face and asked, “Seren, do I look like I’ve gained weight?”
Serenity replied, “Not fat, just a little rounder.”
Jasmine laughed. “I’ve obviously put on weight. My kid just eats and sleeps, and I’ve been feeding him like a little pig for a month. No surprise that I gained weight, too.”
Despite the daily supplements and her body recovering well, her weight was climbing quickly.
She had already told Josh she planned to lose weight once her confinement period ended.
“I need to lose weight, seriously,” Jasmine said.
Serenity smiled. “Yeah, you’ve definitely gained a little. But it’s totally normal. You’re breastfeeding—your appetite’s bound to increase.”
From the side, Josh chimed in, “See, honey? I’ve been saying you need to lose weight. Even Seren agrees!”
Jasmine turned to Audrey for her opinion, and Audrey just smiled and said she didn’t think Jasmine looked fat. That put an end to Jasmine’s complaints—at least for now.
The little family stayed for about ten minutes before heading off to greet more relatives with the baby.
Serenity and the others stayed at the Bucham house until the afternoon before heading home.
Since Kathryn and Pedro were coming over, Serenity asked Zachary to drop her at the Stone family’s house first. Later, she went home with Audrey and the rest.
When she saw Kathryn, Serenity smiled and said, “It’s been a while, Kathryn—you look even more beautiful.”
Newlywed bliss looked good on Kathryn. She had a glow about her.
Kathryn smiled back and said, “You’re still as gorgeous as ever, Seren. I’ve seen lots of pregnant women, but you’re by far the most beautiful.”
Serenity replied playfully, “That’s right—I’ve always been beautiful.”
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Chapter 4322Serenity touched her own face with a playful grin.
Everyone laughed.
They all headed into the living room together.
After a bit of small talk, Kathryn took out two wedding invitations—one for Audrey and one for Serenity.
“Cousin, Seren,” she said, “Pedro and I have our marriage license, and we’ve set the wedding date. It’s in two weeks. I really hope you’ll bring the whole family and celebrate with us.”
Audrey took the invitation, opened it, glanced at the details, then handed it to Darrell.
He didn’t look at it—just took it and held onto it.
Audrey didn’t give Kathryn an answer right away. Instead, she asked about her health. Once she confirmed that Kathryn’s injuries had healed and that the issues in Jensburg were resolved, she smiled.
Audrey also knew how much Pedro loved and supported Kathryn.
After giving Pedro a few thoughtful reminders, she turned to Kathryn and said, “In two weeks, Seren probably won’t have given birth yet, so I’ll come on my own. Elisa and her siblings are all tied up with work and can’t make it.”
Kathryn smiled warmly. “I understand, Cousin. I’m just really happy you’ll be there.”
She had also brought gifts for Mr. Jimenez.
Although he knew Kathryn was innocent, Mr. Jimenez still kept his distance. She was Clarissa’s biological daughter, and though she was doing well now, he worried she might change in the future.
Only when Kathryn handed over her title and everything in the Farrell family to Liberty did Mr. Jimenez’s opinion soften a bit. Still, he wasn’t overly fond of her.
At that moment, Mr. Jimenez used the excuse of being tired to retreat to his room. He didn’t want to face Kathryn.
Kathryn wished Audrey and Darrell could bring Mr. Jimenez to the wedding too, but she didn’t dare ask.
He clearly wasn’t fond of her.
Even so, Mr. Jimenez was old and in surprisingly good health. He took daily medicine prepared by a master doctor and his apprentice—formulas you couldn’t find in regular pharmacies or hospitals.
She had heard the ingredients in those pills were rare and valuable, grown by the doctor himself or collected by respected herbalists from across the country.
Mr. Jimenez was still alive thanks to his old friends, who provided those rare herbs to support him.
“He’ll come. He’s old, but he can still handle a short trip,” Audrey said suddenly, as if reading Kathryn’s mind.
Kathryn responded gratefully, “I understand.”
Serenity added, “If Auntie goes to your wedding, that’s already great. Lately, even going out wears her out.”
Kathryn nodded, showing understanding.
She’d already prepared herself for this.
Whether Serenity attended or not was up to her, but she still made sure to send her an invitation.
Zachary added, “Seren’s due any day now, so I won’t be able to go either. I’ll make sure a gift gets delivered to Miss Farrell and Mr. Fraser on our behalf.”
“Thank you,” Kathryn said sincerely.
She then turned to Serenity and asked when the baby was due.
“One more month.”
Kathryn nodded again.
As long as Serenity delivered a little early, Audrey, Darrell, and Liberty could still attend her wedding.
By the time Serenity gave birth, Kathryn and Pedro would probably be off on their honeymoon.
Kathryn figured that once the baby arrived, she could ask Liberty to bring over the red envelopes and gifts she had prepared.
When Serenity’s baby turned one month old, Kathryn would just be getting back from her honeymoon—just in time to attend the full-month celebration.
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“When your baby arrives, I’ll probably be on my honeymoon,” Kathryn said sincerely. “Ask Liberty to bring back the gifts and red envelopes I’ve prepared. And don’t forget to invite me to the full moon celebration when your baby turns one month old. I want to share in the joy.”
She added honestly, “I really want to have a child soon.”
Serenity smiled. “Okay.”
Audrey had invited Kathryn and Pedro over for dinner at her home.
After dinner, the couple headed back to Jensburg.
Serenity stayed at the store until around 8 p.m., then went home with Zachary.
Since Wildridge Manor was quite far from the city—and Serenity was in the late stage of pregnancy and could go into labor anytime—they had moved back to the city early on. They were now living in their Brynfield house, which was closer to the hospital.
That house was where they’d lived right after getting married, the place where they’d started building their relationship.
Now that they were back, aside from the old lady who occasionally stayed with them, it was just the two of them. Still, Serenity never felt like that little Brynfield house was truly hers and Zachary’s.
The old lady had just returned from a visit to the Bucham family.
When they got home, she was sitting on the sofa, watching TV with a stuffed goose pillow in her arms.
Zachary hadn’t brought any of his cats or dogs back with them. Since Serenity got pregnant, they’d kept the pets away from her to avoid any risk of Toxoplasma gondii—even though the animals had all their shots and regular checkups.
Better safe than sorry. The entire York family was being extra careful.
The old lady used to cuddle her cat while watching TV. Now, with no pets around, she hugged a goose-shaped pillow instead.
“Grandma.”
“Grandma.”
They walked in one after the other, calling out to her.
Seeing she was still up, Serenity walked over, smiling.
“You’re still awake, Grandma?”
The old lady smiled warmly and stood up. Looking lovingly at Serenity, she said, “How could I sleep when you two aren’t home yet?”
“What took you so long?”
Serenity took her arm, and the two sat down on the couch together.
“Kathryn and Pedro just got their marriage certificate and came to invite me and Auntie. Auntie had them over for dinner, and I stayed to chat with Elisa for a while afterward. We came back right after.”
“Actually, this is pretty early for me. Before I got married, I never got home before eleven. And Zachary? He used to come back in the middle of the night.”
“They’re married now?” the old lady asked. “Pedro’s a good man. Kathryn made the right choice. He’ll stay loyal to her forever.”
Every Farrell family member has a devoted, highly capable assistant by their side. They’re considered part of the family—loyal in life and even in death.
They spend so much time together that it’s only natural for feelings to grow. While most try to stay professional, it’s hard not to develop real emotions. Still, it’s rare for any of them to actually marry the ones they serve.
Kathryn and Pedro were the first.
Even though Kathryn didn’t end up taking over everything in the Farrell family, she had been the designated successor once. Pedro, on the other hand, was a standout—trained through the elite All-Round Assistant Fund.
He’d be loyal to Kathryn for life.
With a husband like that, Kathryn never had to worry about betrayal.
The old lady added, “They’ve been together a long time.”
Serenity said, “Kathryn used to say she just wanted a child, not a husband. She even thought about asking Pedro to donate sperm. But I’m glad it turned out this way. I hope she finds real happiness.”
The old lady nodded and looked at Serenity’s round belly with affection. “Seren, you’re a lucky star. Everyone close to you ends up happy.”
Serenity replied, “That’s all their own doing. They deserve their happiness—I just happen to be around.”
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The old lady smiled. In her heart, Serenity really was a lucky charm.
Zachary came over and handed each of them a glass of warm water.
“Seren, you said in the car you were thirsty. Drink this.”
Serenity accepted the water.
The old lady turned to Zachary. “From now on, whenever you take Seren out, bring a thermos. She needs to stay hydrated, especially now.”
Zachary replied, “Grandma, we weren’t going far.”
“Doesn’t matter. You should be prepared either way. Zack, you’re not thinking ahead enough.”
The old lady never scolded her granddaughter-in-law—only her grandson.
Zachary smiled. “Yes, yes, I’ll be more careful next time.”
If Serenity’s needs weren’t met right away, Zachary knew he’d get a lecture when they got home.
“Go run her a bath,” the old lady said. “I’ll keep her company while you get things ready. Call her when it’s done.”
Serenity said, “Grandma, I can run the water myself.”
But when Zachary was home, he always insisted on doing it. He’d even get her clothes ready and help her if she wanted. He was thoughtful to the smallest detail.
Everyone who knew Zachary said he’d changed because of Serenity. No one imagined the cold, distant man they knew had such a gentle side.
“Let him do it,” the old lady said. “What else is a husband for? He’s your support system. If you never ask him for anything, it just makes him seem useless.”
Serenity laughed. “Grandma, Zachary’s your grandson. He’s not going to like hearing that.”
Zachary gave a wry smile. “It’s fine. I’m used to it.”
His grandmother had always favored her granddaughter-in-law.
Still, without him, she wouldn’t have Serenity in the family—so he could live with the bias.
“Seren, sit and watch TV with Grandma for a bit,” he said. “I’ll get your clothes and run your bath. Do you want a snack? If you’re hungry, eat something before bathing.”
Serenity replied, “I’m good. I’m too full right now. My stomach feels tight. I’ve been running around all day and I’m pretty tired. I’ll just sleep early.”
Zachary headed off to their room.
The old lady watched him leave, then said to Serenity, “You’ve trained Zack so well. I hardly recognize him.”
Serenity smiled. “It’s all thanks to you, Grandma. You raised him right. I didn’t do anything—he just loves me and wants to take care of me.”
The old lady insisted, “No, you brought out the best in him.”
“That’s what it takes,” she continued. “A good husband has to be shaped—but he also has to truly love you.”
She added, “You sure you don’t want a midnight snack? Pregnant women should eat small meals more often.”
“I’m fine for now. I had a big dinner at Auntie’s house—she kept piling food on my plate. Elisa even got jealous,” Serenity chuckled, patting her belly. “If I wake up hungry in the middle of the night, I’ll have Zachary get up and cook for me.”
It wouldn’t be the first time she’d woken him up for a snack in the middle of the night.
The old lady smiled and said, “That’s perfectly fine. As long as you’re hungry and want to eat, it doesn’t matter what time it is—you should always eat your fill first.”
Serenity replied, “Don’t worry, Grandma. I’d never treat myself poorly.”
The old lady chuckled softly. “I know your personalities well, and I really like the way you both are.”
Just then, Zachary walked out of the room.
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Zachary said, “Grandma, while I was away, did you badmouth me to my wife again?”
The old lady replied, “If you did everything right, no one would have anything bad to say. If you’re still worried I might talk behind your back, then clearly, you’ve got more work to do.”
“Serenity’s about to give birth—are you ready to be a dad? Go ask Josh for advice. He’s great with babies. His baby gained six or seven pounds during the confinement period. That’s a lot of growth in just one month.”
Compared to other skinny babies, Jasmine’s son is chubby—but in a healthy way.
“Jasmine was well cared for during her confinement. You can tell—she looks great. But Josh looks thinner now. Taking care of a baby really wears you out.”
Newborns usually sleep after eating and eat as soon as they wake up. If they’re breastfed, they often want to eat again within the hour. Formula-fed babies last a little longer.
Bottom line—you’ve got to feed them often. Newborns don’t know day from night. When they’re hungry, they cry. That means very little rest for the parents.
Zachary said, “Grandma, once Serenity goes into labor, I’ll hand all my work over to Callum and Kevin. They’re back from their honeymoon and ready to step in.”
The old lady said, “There’s no big news yet, so for now just stay focused on work.”
Zachary replied, “When the time comes, I’ll be like Josh—taking care of Serenity and the baby during the confinement period.”
If someone had told Zachary a few years ago he’d say that, he wouldn’t have believed it.
Back then, he was a total workaholic. Work came first. Anyone who interrupted him got chewed out.
But now, here he was, ready to stay home and support his wife after childbirth.
Who would’ve thought he’d change this much?
When Jasmine gave birth, Josh stayed by her side throughout confinement. He didn’t just care for the baby—he helped her with meals, too.
If Josh hadn’t stepped in with the food, Jasmine might’ve gained more weight.
Josh only went to the office when absolutely necessary—just important meetings—and rushed home right after.
People at York Corporation started saying President Josh Bucham wasn’t interested in work anymore.
Some even joked Zachary would be next.
The old lady nodded. “Zack, tell the first and third sons to take on more work. The seventh and eighth sons are experienced too—delegate more to them. Rowan’s the only one not busy. When summer break comes, let him start working at the company and prepare for the future.”
Rowan, who was studying for his college entrance exams, broke into a cold sweat.
He wasn’t even officially an adult yet—oh wait, he was. He had just turned eighteen.
The school even held a coming-of-age ceremony and invited their parents.
He was legally an adult now.
Time had flown. He remembered when his oldest brother and sister-in-law got married—he was only fifteen or sixteen. Now he was eighteen.
Now that he was grown, it felt like he was being treated like a workhorse. But that’s how it was in the York family. Even though they were wealthy, all nine brothers had to pull their weight, and the pressure was heavy.
Zachary didn’t argue.
Rowan might be an adult now, but during every winter and summer break, he still had to intern at the company—with no pay.
Now that he was eighteen, he’d start earning a small salary—but it would be the lowest in the company.
“Babe, the bathwater’s ready. Go ahead and take a bath,” Zachary said as he helped Serenity up.
The old lady gestured for Serenity to go first.
Once they were in the room, Zachary asked, “Seren, want me to help you?”
Serenity said, “No.”
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Zachary laughed. “You won’t even let your husband be sweet to you.”
Serenity said, “I’m fine. I don’t need you to fuss over me. Go talk to Grandma.”
Zachary nodded. “Alright.”
He watched her walk into the bathroom and shut the door, then headed out.
The old lady saw him coming and was about to speak, but Zachary beat her to it.
“Grandma, Serenity won’t let me be nice to her.”
The old lady opened her mouth but didn’t say anything.
Zachary sat beside her and took the big goose pillow from her arms, smiling. “Grandma, why are you hugging this thing?”
She said, “Well, I don’t have any cats to hold anymore, so now I cuddle this pillow.”
Zachary offered, “Grandma, you could stay at my villa. All the pets are there. Serenity likes living here because it’s the first place we lived after getting married. It feels like home to her.”
So, no pets here.
The old lady replied, “If I lived in a villa, I wouldn’t have anyone to chat with. Living in the community, I can go out for walks and gossip with the other old ladies.”
Most of the women who hung out downstairs were helping their kids take care of grandkids or handling house chores. When they gathered, the gossip flowed.
If anything happened in one family, and even one person knew about it—it would spread across the whole community in no time.
The old lady enjoyed listening to the gossip, but never talked about her own children or grandchildren in front of others.
No one could get any dirt about her family from her.
She said, “Serenity might need you at any moment. I wouldn’t feel comfortable living with you two.”
Zachary leaned back on the sofa. “I get it, Grandma. I worry even more than you do. If Serenity moves in her sleep, I get nervous. I’m scared something will happen to her. When it’s time for her to go to the hospital, I’ll be right there with her for the birth.”
He’d already decided—he would be there.
The old lady tilted her head and looked at him, gently reminding him, “Can you handle it? Don’t end up like Josh—he fainted from the shock.”
“Childbirth is excruciating. This is Serenity’s first baby, so it won’t be quick. Her pain will feel like she’s being torn apart. But from a woman’s point of view, I still hope you’ll stay with her. Once you witness the pain she goes through, you’ll love her even more.”
“If she didn’t love you, she wouldn’t carry your baby, suffer through the discomfort and body changes, endure the ten-level pain of childbirth, breastfeed afterward, stay up late to care for the baby—just getting a full night’s sleep becomes a luxury.”
Mothers wake up at the slightest sound their babies make.
If the baby feels unwell, the mom might not sleep at all that night.
The old lady continued, “People like us have it easier because we can afford a nanny or a confinement nurse. Regular folks don’t have that luxury. They have to do everything themselves, and it’s exhausting.”
Zachary said, “Grandma, I know. I love Serenity like I love my own life. She is my life. So of course, I’ll take care of her. No matter how scary it gets, I’ll be right there with her.”
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Chapter 4327The old lady finally patted Zack on the shoulder with satisfaction. “Not bad. You’re responsible. I support you.”
Zachary replied, “I was raised by my grandparents. If I didn’t step up, I’d be worried Grandpa would come back and haunt me for it.”
Mentioning the grandfather who had passed away years ago brought a pause.
The old lady sighed. “If only your grandfather were still around. He’d be so happy to see you find love. And now, he’d be a great-grandfather. It’s a shame he didn’t live to see you get married.
When he first passed, I used to dream about him often. But it’s been a long time since he visited me in a dream. Zack, has your grandfather come to you? Do you think he’s doing okay on the other side?”
Zachary was quiet for a moment before he said, “I haven’t dreamed of him since he left. I sometimes wonder if he’s disappointed in me. Maybe I didn’t do enough, or I didn’t grow up fast enough. Why hasn’t he come to praise me in a dream? Even if I did something wrong, he should show up to scold me and guide me.”
He thought of his grandfather often.
After Grandpa passed, Grandma was devastated—and Zachary, too, was heartbroken.
Back then, whenever he was hiding his emotions from the family, he’d get drunk and end up calling out to Grandpa. Sometimes, he’d hug Josh or Duncan, choking back tears, saying he didn’t have a grandpa anymore.
His grandfather had been his first mentor in life, teaching him so much.
Their bond was incredibly close.
Even though he had nine grandsons, Grandpa always said the eldest held a special place in his heart. And that was Zachary.
The old lady said gently, “Your grandfather probably thought, ‘She’s still here. She’ll guide Zack. He’ll be fine.’ That’s why he rests easy underground.”
But Zachary had always lived up to his grandfather’s expectations.
While the old man was alive, he always admired Zachary’s abilities. His only concern was Zachary’s emotional life—his future partner.
Thankfully, Zachary didn’t let him down. He found real love. He was about to become a father.
Zachary said quietly, “Every time there’s a wedding in the family, I think of Grandpa. I wish he were still here.”
His grandfather was only a few years older than Grandma. Even if he were alive today, he wouldn’t even be 90 yet.
The old lady sighed. “He wasn’t that lucky. When Seren gives birth, I’ll visit your grandfather’s grave and tell him his granddaughter-in-law gave birth. He’s a great-grandpa now.”
“I’ll go with you, Grandma,” Zachary said.
“There’s no need,” she replied. “After giving birth, Seren will be in confinement. You need to stay with her, help her rest, and take care of the baby. Don’t go to the cemetery with me just yet—there are still some customs and taboos.”
Zachary nodded. “Then let’s wait until the baby turns one month old. On the full month, we can burn incense and inform our ancestors.”
“Alright,” the old lady agreed. “We’ll go together after the full month.”
The two continued chatting until Serenity came out of her bath and called for Zachary. Only then did their conversation pause.
The old lady returned to her room to rest, not wanting to disturb the young couple.
Serenity was pregnant, and Zachary wouldn’t dare try anything. Before they could even finish talking, Serenity had already fallen asleep.
Noticing her stillness, Zachary realized she’d drifted off.
He leaned in, kissed her on the forehead, and whispered, “Goodnight, honey.”
Then, he quietly got out of bed to take a shower.
There were no more conversations that night.
The next day, Friday, Zachary woke up early as usual. He worked out, made breakfast, and then went to the guest room to wake up Sonny.
By the time Zachary returned the previous night, the old lady had already put Sonny to bed.
Sonny hadn’t gone to Jasmine’s son’s full-month celebration because he had to attend kindergarten.
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Chapter 4328Sonny had asked Serenity for permission to skip school and attend the party—but she said no.
Serenity was worried that if he got used to taking days off for every little thing, it would become a habit.
Taking time off could get addictive.
So, Sonny didn’t attend the banquet—and naturally, he didn’t go to the store either.
After school, the old lady—who had returned early from visiting the Bucham family—kept him company.
She was still dancing with the ladies downstairs in the community square.
At the dining table, Sonny asked, “Uncle, where’s Grandma?”
“She’s downstairs dancing.”
Every morning, the older women gathered for square dancing. Thankfully, they were mindful of others and kept the volume low so they wouldn’t disturb neighbors.
Unlike some square dancers who blasted their music and caused complaints, this group was respectful.
If any of the ladies made too much noise, Zachary would have to call on all his patience to stay calm.
But the old lady always said, “If it disturbs others, I won’t dance.”
She knew it wasn’t easy for young people nowadays.
Their group started dancing at 7:00 a.m. and stopped by 7:30 a.m.—a simple, half-hour routine.
They danced again in the evenings from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Their music was soft, and everyone followed the leader’s movements. No need for booming speakers.
Sonny asked, “Where’s Auntie?”
Zachary replied, “She’s still sleeping. Let’s not wake her. She doesn’t sleep well at night.”
Serenity could fall asleep easily but was just as easily woken—constantly tossing and turning.
Sonny nodded, understanding.
After breakfast, Zachary took Sonny to kindergarten. On the way out, they ran into the old lady, just returning from her dance.
“Grandma!” Sonny called sweetly.
She smiled, gave him a big hug, and said, “Sonny, be good at school today. It’s Friday, so tomorrow is the weekend. I’ll take you to the park.”
“Okay!” Sonny lit up.
He loved going out with Grandma—she was so much fun.
His aunt and uncle always set boundaries, but Grandma let him play freely—as long as it was age-appropriate.
The old lady asked, “Zack, tell the driver to go slow. Did Seren wake up yet?”
Zachary said, “Not yet. I left breakfast for you and Seren.”
“Alright then. Hurry and take Sonny to school. Don’t be late.”
Zachary told Sonny to wave goodbye, then led him downstairs.
At the kindergarten, Zachary walked Sonny to the gate, handed him over to the teacher, collected the pick-up card, and turned to leave.
“Mr. York.”
A woman’s unfamiliar voice stopped him.
He looked up instinctively.
It was Mrs. Labbe.
Carrie walked over quickly and stopped a few feet from him. She smiled and asked, “Mr. Zhan, I haven’t seen Mrs. Zhan in a while. Did she have the baby?”
She dropped off her so-called sister-in-law at the kindergarten every day, but she rarely saw Serenity.
Zachary replied coldly, “Thanks for your concern, Mrs. Labbe.”
Then he turned and walked away.
He didn’t answer her question.
Carrie didn’t dare stop him. After a response like that, she knew better than to keep pressing. All she could do was watch as he climbed into his luxury car and drove off.
Still, she couldn’t help but wonder—maybe Serenity hadn’t…
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Chapter 4329Ever since Serenity became the eldest young lady of the York family, the media had been tracking her every move.
But anyone who wanted to publish a story about Serenity needed Zachary’s approval. Without it, they were asking for trouble.
Everyone in Wiltspoon knew—you could offend Young Master York and maybe get away with it, but you never crossed the eldest young lady of the York family.
Carrie walked off, her face dark with frustration.
In the days that followed, she kept showing up at the kindergarten gates, hoping to see Serenity—but she never did.
Sonny was either dropped off by Zachary, one of the other York men, or sometimes even Hank, his biological father.
Carrie figured Serenity must be due any day now—maybe she’d already given birth. But with no media coverage, she couldn’t be sure.
Time passed quietly, the days slipping into nights.
Before she knew it, it was Serenity’s due date.
She hadn’t experienced any contractions, her water hadn’t broken, and there was no bleeding—but she’d already been admitted to the hospital to prepare for the birth.
She thought things would start happening in a day or two.
But even after a week, there was still no sign of labor.
The doctor suggested inducing. Serenity was past 40 weeks, and still no movement. It was time for an injection to get things going.
Serenity asked the doctor, “Everything looks good, right? Can I wait a couple more days?”
The doctor nodded. “You can wait, but if nothing happens soon, we’ll need to induce.”
Serenity gently rubbed her belly. “This baby’s really taking their time. No rush.”
It was the complete opposite of Jasmine’s baby.
Jasmine’s son couldn’t wait to come into the world. But the little one growing inside Serenity seemed to be in no hurry at all.
Zachary looked concerned. “Is the baby still doing okay?”
“Yes, everything’s normal,” the doctor reassured him. “Some women deliver after 41 weeks.”
Zachary finally relaxed a little. He took Serenity’s hand and walked with her outside.
“Come on, baby,” Serenity whispered, resting her hand on her stomach. “Everyone’s waiting for you.” She smiled. “Even your aunt took time off work just to be here when you arrive.”
Liberty had come back from Jensburg a week before Serenity’s due date. Now, it had been over two weeks—and still, no baby.
The entire York family was waiting.
“Maybe things will start tonight,” Zachary said gently.
Right then, Serenity stopped in her tracks.
Zachary turned to her. “What’s wrong?”
She paused for a moment, then said, “I think I’m starting to feel some pain.”
“Really?” Zachary’s eyes widened. He instinctively reached to pick her up and carry her back inside.
But Serenity stopped him. “I’m too heavy. Don’t carry me—it’s not far. I can walk.”
Zachary looked at her again. “Are you sure it really hurts?”
This time, Serenity nodded firmly. “Yes. It really hurts. I think the baby finally listened—they’re ready to come meet us.”
Zachary helped her back to the room and immediately called the doctor.
Then he quickly phoned his parents, grandmother, aunts, and Audrey to tell them Serenity was having stomach pains.
Soon, the pain started to intensify. The contractions became stronger and closer together.
“Has Seren given birth yet?”
Audrey arrived last. She had driven in from Stones, which normally took thirty minutes—but thanks to traffic, the trip had taken an hour. Just as she asked the question, she saw Zachary supporting Serenity as they walked slowly back.
Her contractions were coming faster now, but it still wasn’t time to go to the delivery room. The doctor told her to walk around more—it would help her cervix dilate quicker.
Married At First Sight Chapter 4330
Chapter 4330“Seren, how are you feeling?” Audrey hurried over, her face full of concern.
“It hurts… it really hurts,” Serenity winced. “Will it get worse?”
Everyone said labor pain was a solid ten out of ten.
“It’s painful, yes,” Audrey said softly, “but it gets better after the baby’s born.”
Zachary’s heart ached just seeing his wife suffer. “Maybe… maybe we should do a C-section.”
Serenity shook her head. “No. The doctor said everything’s normal—I can have a natural birth.”
She didn’t want a cesarean. Recovery took longer, and it was harder on the body. She’d have to stay in the hospital at least a week afterward.
She’d already been here waiting for labor to start. All she wanted now was to go home.
Natural birth meant a faster discharge—like Jasmine, who went home in just two or three days.
The older women in the family all said natural birth was better, too.
Serenity was determined to try. If things didn’t go smoothly, they could consider surgery. But she was hoping it wouldn’t come to that.
No way. She told herself it would all go smoothly—no surgery needed.
Audrey agreed. “Let’s try a natural birth first. It’s healthier for you and the baby. First-time moms take longer, though. When I had Clive, I was in labor for three days and nights.”
Serenity mumbled, “I really hope that’s not my story too…”
“Don’t worry. Not everyone suffers that long. Some women start hurting in the afternoon and give birth by night. It could take just a few hours.” Audrey tried to comfort her.
Serenity thought back to Liberty’s labor with Sonny—it had lasted a full day and night.
She silently prayed that her own baby would be kinder and not make her go through days of pain.
Luckily, her prayers were answered.
By around six in the evening, Serenity gave birth to a healthy seven-pound baby boy. Both mother and child were safe. Zachary stayed with her the whole time.
He didn’t faint like Josh did—but when he came out of the delivery room, his face was as pale as a ghost, even paler than Serenity’s.
Callum and Kevin were there waiting and quickly rushed to steady him, afraid their big brother might pass out.
“I’m okay,” Zachary said, brushing them off. “She’s fine. Both mom and baby are safe.”
Callum nodded. “Yeah, the doctor said the same. Everything’s good. Don’t worry.”
“Sit down, bro. You look worse than Serenity. Her color’s better than yours,” Kevin said, concerned.
Meanwhile, Serenity was back in the postpartum room, surrounded by the family’s women. Everyone was fussing over her.
“Where’s Zack?” she asked, smiling through her exhaustion. “Did he faint?”
He hadn’t.
She hadn’t really noticed how he looked during delivery—she’d been in too much pain. All she remembered was biting his hand during a contraction. He must’ve been hurting too.
But she’d held on strong.
“He’s outside. Zack didn’t faint, don’t worry,” someone reassured her. “Callum and Kevin are with him. He just needs a moment to rest before coming in…”