Married At First Sight Chapter 171 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 171 Peering at Serenity‘s pasta dish, Zachary was feeling bummed out. There she was, eating well. How could she be sitting next to him, enjoying her meal while he was upset?

The girl… was heartless. Ultimately, they were different from other couples. Theirs was a marriage of convenience without feelings involved.

Bottling up his frustration, Zachary asked glumly, “Isn‘t Ms. Stone the heiress of Stone Group? Why did she look for you? Since when have you two been acquainted?” Zachary played dumb despite knowing the answer as he got his intel directly from Elisa. He never once mentioned Elisa in Serenity‘s presence.

Serenity recounted the story of how she met Elisa to Zachary.

It aligned with Elisa‘s version of events.

“Ms. Stone came and opened up to me about her feelings for the heir of the Yorks. Her decision to chase after Mr. York wasn‘t quite well received by her family. She was feeling down and asked me for ideas to make advances at Mr. York.” Zachary raised his brow.

Did Elisa actually seek Serenity‘s help to woo him?

With a deadpan face, he asked Serenity, “What suggestions did you give? Have you ever gone after boys?” “I don‘t have the experience. My first relationship ended as soon as it began. I‘m basically a blank slate when it comes to relationships.” Tilting her head, Serenity glanced at Zachary and added. “Of course, I‘m better than you. You‘re more of a blank state than I am. Haha. You jumped when I touched your face. You‘re wary of me as if I‘m some pervert.” Zachary grimaced and gave Serenity a dirty look. Serenity let out a chuckle before turning her attention back to her plate of pasta. She even licked the plate of remaining cheese sauce clean. After she was done, she gave herself a pat on the back. “My mac and cheese is the best.” “Let‘s have pasta tomorrow.” Huh?

Zachary extended his arm out to poke her forehead before telling her off. “Aren‘t you trying to get me to eat since you keep bragging about your mac and cheese? We‘ll have it tomorrow then.” Serenity slapped his hand away. “I‘m pretty good at cooking. Your family said my food was delicious. Alright then. I‘ll make you some pasta tomorrow if that‘s what you want.” “Did you give Ms. Stone any tips on chasing Mr. York?” “I guess so. I taught her all the know–how to harass Mr. York. She should play a damsel in distress on the route that Mr. York often takes. I’m sure he‘d come to her rescue so long as his heart isn‘t made of stone. They would have a chance to spend time together if Mr. York extends a helping hand.

“Feelings are developed through bonding time. All they need is a chance to be alone. I don‘t know what Mr. York looks like. He was at the party Jasmine dragged me to. However, the crowd was all over him. Plus, he had a group of bodyguards. I didn‘t manage to see him in person.” Serenity kept her gaze on Zachary while talking. “You can‘t even meet your boss at your workplace, never mind outsiders. If I have a say, your boss is too proud of a man. He refuses to give time to Ms. Stone. I‘m sure he‘ll fall in love with Ms. Stone if he gets to know her.” It took everything in Zachary to force his raging fury back down. Still maintaining a straight face, he said callously,“ My boss will never fall in love with Ms. Stone. Serenity, you best stay out of it. Should one day my boss find out you were the one giving Ms. Stone advice on courtship, he might take his anger out on you. Your bookshop would probably close down. “Not to mention, your husband might lose his job.” Blinking her eyes, Serenity asked, “Is your boss that petty? Everybody has the right to love. What‘s so wrong with Ms. Stone loving him? I heard that no one has ever asked him out, nor does he have a girlfriend even though he‘s old and practically a middle–aged man. Since Ms. Stone took the initiative to chase after him, it means he has his charms. He should be thanking Ms. Stone for that.” What kind of logic was that?

Married At First Sight Chapter 172 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 172 Furthermore, Zachary was only thirty years old. How did that make him old?

Serenity mentioned more than once that he was a middle aged man.

Zachary had his power of meditation to thank as Serenity‘s words could have stung him to the point of blowing his cover.

“My boss isn‘t old. He‘s not a middle–aged man!” Pulling himself together, Zachary defended himself. Serenity looked at him. “I thought you never met your boss. How do you know he isn’t a middle–aged man? Do you think someone young can run a huge company like York Corporation? Although the business world is not my thing, I know what a big deal York Corporation is in Wiltspoon. York Corporation is neck to neck with that something & Co. in Annenburg.” Zachary replied after what seemed like an imaginary eyeroll, “FC & Co.” Like York Corporation, FC & Co. of Annenburg was a giant in its respective city. Behind FC & Co. was the multi billionaire Johnson family. The present CEO, Ben Young Johnson was a year younger than Zachary.

FC & Co. had subsidiaries in Wiltspoon but had no conflict in business with York Corporation. That was why the two giants were able to get along so far. “I don‘t know what‘s the name, but I can tell you it‘s one hell of a corporation. Do you think your boss gets a handle on his senior executives if he‘s young? Is he able to run the company resolutely as the CEO?” With Zachary nodding, she added. “So, he must be old. Otherwise, he won‘t have the experience and assertiveness to override his senior executives.” Zachary was speechless.

While Serenity had a point, Zachary was not that old. Of course, he would own up to it if a thirty–year–old man was considered old.

“Ms. Stone and I hit it off. She was brave to go after true love. Mr. York is single anyway. I stand behind her on her quest for true love unless Mr. York suddenly gets married or has a girlfriend. Ms. Stone said she‘ll give up if Mr. York is taken. She has her pride and refuses to be the other woman.

“I think Ms. Stone carries all the positive values. She won‘t get in the way of other people‘s marriage or relationship in the name of finding true love.” Hearing that, Zachary‘s dark eyes lit up.

He could disclose to Elisa that he was married, but he would withhold information on his wife‘s identity.

Elisa might not be malicious in nature, but Zachary was uncertain whether Elisa would do anything if she were to find out that his wife was Serenity.

Serenity remained his wife so long as they had not signed the divorce papers. Her safety was his priority. “Did Ms. Stone really say that?‘ “Yes, she did.” “My boss is sick of Ms. Stone‘s harassment. I can convey Ms. Stone‘s statement to my boss. He might just get married in a haste to get rid of her.” Serenity laughed. “Zachary, from what you know about your boss, do you think he‘s that type of person? He doesn‘t even have a girlfriend. Who is he going to marry? Of course, he could put the word out if he wants to settle down. There are probably a lot of women who are willing to walk down the aisle for him. Is he happy to marry someone he doesn‘t have feelings for?” Zachary murmured in his mind, ‘I married a woman who doesn‘t have feelings for me.‘ Married At First Sight Chapter 173 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 173 “I have a suggestion, but I’m on Ms Stone’s side, so I can’t tell you about it ” Grabbing her plate and utensils, Serenity got up and went to the kitchen Zachary quietly watched as her figure disappeared into the kitchen A while later, he rose to his feet and walked over Leaning against the kitchen door frame, he asked solemnly, “You’ve only just met Ms. Stone Why are you on her side already?” “Ms. Stone and I might not have known each other for a long time, but I’ve never even met your boss. Whose side would you think I’ll take? Ms Stone is my type of gal What’s wrong with supporting her to go for Mr York’ “Your boss must be a lofty person Wait till Ms Stone has him wrapped around her little fingers. He’ll be all over her Hahaha. Let’s see if he’s going to be haughty then Isn’t it a fun storyline? I can write a book out of 11 “I have a lot of free time at the shop If the sales of my online business aren’t doing too well. I should try to write a book. That’s another way to earn a living I bet a book about Ms Stone chasing after Mr. York will be a best seller!” She sure was all about making money Was the allowance he gave him insufficient?

The only thing on her mind seemed to generating revenue “My boss won’t be swayed by Ms.

stand by my boss” Zachary was getting the hang of lying. Lying came naturally now.

“How about a bet? Let’s bet on whether Ms. Stone can bag, your boss. What say you? I’ll owe you three favors if you win, but it must be within my capabilities. If you lose, you can do laundry, cook, and clean the house. That means you’re responsible for all the house chores for two months.

Zachary readily agreed to the terms. “I’ll get it in writing, so we can sign it. I don’t want you. going back on your word.” Turning around, Zachary was on his way to draw up a wagering contract.

With Zachary being so confident to draw up a contract, Serenity began to waver. Zachary had no chance to get close to his boss despite working at York Corporation, but he knew more about Mr. York than she did.

While most men would find Ms. Stone hard to resist, could Mr. York hold out against Ms. Stone’s persistent flirtations?

There was another thing. What if the heir of the Yorks had a problem as she presumed? He could be swinging the other way. Hence why he was never seen on the news with a woman. He would not be swept off his feet by Ms. Stone’s advances.

“Mr. York! Mr. York!” After getting too much into her head, Serenity followed closely behind Zachary and asked, ” **

Are all the people around your boss men, Mr. York? I mean, is your boss’s secretary a guy? Is the secretary handsome?” With his dark eyes glistening, Zachary spoke in a husky voice, “What’s wrong with hiring a male secretary? Many executives have male secretaries. The ratio between male and female secretaries is about the same.” Serenity had an aha moment. Since Zachary grabbed a pen and paper and sat down at the table to draw up the contract, she threw herself onto the table to hold down the sheet of paper. She also snatched the pen out of Zachary’s hand.

Raising his brow, Zachary stared at her with his profound and dark eyes.

“Um… Hehe… Uh… Mr. York, we don’t have to put it in writing.” Zachary smirked. “What? Can’t take the heat?” “That’s right. I can’t. I don’t feel certain. What if your boss likes hunks or has a problem in the manhood department? I would lose. Maybe we shouldn’t sign the wager.” Zachary was lost for words.

He liked men?

Married At First Sight Chapter 174 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 174 Josh would be the first to quit and stay as far away as possible if Zachary were interested in men.

Problem with his manhood?

Zachary had not fallen head over heels for Serenity. Well, he would show her once he took a fancy to her and consummate the marriage!

It took a while before Zachary got up and made an abrupt exit to his room. He slammed the door behind him.

The loud bang was a reflection of his foul mood.

Serenity waited until he closed his bedroom door before getting up. She picked up the paper, crumpled it into a ball, and tossed it into the bin while mumbling under her breath, “It was a good thing I thought it through. Otherwise, I’d have lost to him.” The lesson today was not to make a bet before getting full intel on the opponent. There was a risk of things blowing up in her face.

As for her proposal of a wager and her sudden change of heart, Serenity was not concerned at all. It was normal to back out of a deal since they had not signed a contract.

While humming a tune, Serenity turned off the living room lights and returned to her little haven. She sprawled on the bed to play on her phone before washing up and turning in for the night.

The following morning, Serenity rout pproached her window and withdrew the heavy curtains. With the window pushed open, a chill crept into her room. Shivering in the cold, she quickly closed the windows.

By the looks of the gray sky, it was going to rain.

The earlier chill announced the drop in temperature.

Since Wiltspoon and Annenburg were in the same region, the weather was roughly the same. It was cold in the mornings and nights during late fall and early winter. Once the sun rose, so would the temperature. It would be warm then.

The temperature drop along with the rain was only a reminder to the people that it was time to layer up with a thin jacket.

Serenity stretched and went to brush her teeth. She then changed out of her pajamas and went from her bedroom to the kitchen to make Zachary a pasta dish. That was his request yesterday. Opening the fridge door, Serenity realized that they were out of fresh produce. The milk was barely enough. She also ran out of cheese which was essential for any pasta dish.

Serenity decided to make a quick run to the market.

She exited the kitchen as Zachary came out of his room. Dressed in a blue tracksuit and sneakers, Zachary looked like he was going for a run.

“It’s a little chilly today. It’s likely to rain too. Are you going out for a run? Don’t forget to bring along an umbrella, so you don’t get soaked.” Seeing that Serenity was carrying her purse that contained her phone and keys, he asked, “Are you going to the market?” “Our fridge is running low on inventory. I’m going to get groceries from the market. Do you want to come along? You can run to the market and back.” Considering the distance between Brynfield and the market, Zachary shook his head. “I’m just going to jog around the neighborhood. You can get groceries from the nearby supermarket. There’s no need to go to the market.” Serenity responded to Zachary while making her way out, “The supermarket prices are more expensive than in the market. We can’t just spend extravagantly. We must be budget conscious.” Zachary had no words as he stared at her back.

“The allowance I gave you should be enough for us to live comfortably. Don’t be too frugal. You got to treat yourself. What’s the point of earning money? It’s so we can eat better, have better clothes, and live life without reservation.” Serenity stopped outside the door and waited for Zachary to come out before closing and locking the front door. She then replied, “Be grateful that you married a wife who is budget conscious and careful not to splurge. Do you think you can afford me if I waste a few hundred thousand dollars on a bag?” Patting Zachary on the chest, she added. “Consider yourself lucky, pal. You got a good thing going on.” Zachary was speechless.

Married At First Sight Chapter 175 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 175 The couple walked down the stairs together. Zachary went for his morning run while Serenity rode her e–bike to the market. She was mounting the bike when Zachary reminded her, “Get extra groceries to bring to your shop. You can cook your lunch. You should stop ordering takeout.” “Got it.” “I’ll have the Wiltspoon Hotel deliver meals to you every day if I catch you with another takeout.” Serenity turned her head to shoot him an angry look. “Squanderer!” Zachary made a wry face.

Not too far away, the bodyguard, who pretended to pass by, nearly snickered after overhearing Serenity.

Refusing to spend another minute with the squanderer, Serenity rode her bike away.

“The girl doesn’t know what’s good for her!” Zachary waited until she was long gone before making that snide comment.

Serenity looked around the marketplace and bought a lot of fresh vegetables and long-lasting melons to stuff the fridge. The potatoes, carrots, and onions were placed in a ventilated bag on the floor.

After a change of clothes from his morning run, Zachary emerged and looked at her haul. He was twitching by the corner of his ” Still, he said nothing.

Serenity got straight to making the pasta dish.

She bought some pork belly too. First, she got the ingredients ready by slicing the pork and dicing the tomatoes. She proceeded to stir the tomatoes on the stove until pureed.

Zachary watched from the kitchen door before moving to the balcony. He sat on the swing and admired the mini garden while swaying with the breeze. It was rather relaxing. No wonder Serenity would take the time to sit here every day.

Ring, ring… Zachary’s phone rang.

It was an incoming call from Josh.

Zachary took the call but kept his voice down in case his wife in the kitchen might hear him.

“Boss, Serenity’s ridiculous relatives found a mediator. They’re going to try and resolve issues with her.” Many matters concerning the CEO’s wife would pass through Josh’s hands. He would be the first to know of any update.

With his eyes turning cold and dark, he asked callously, “Haven’t you shut them down?” “No. It’s going easy on them if we squash them right away. We should fool around with him a little so they lose everything they own bit by bit. Now that’s what I call revenge.

“Since they have their backs against the wall whether in their work or business, they’re more anxious than the missus. They had looked for Serenity to resolve their differences, but the missus refused. They have now turned to a mediator from some TV program for help.” Zachary replied indifferently, “I don’t care whatever TV program it is. Just deal with them. Don’t let those people harass my wife.” Josh chuckled. “You seem angry.

“Alright. I’ll get it done and put the word out that the TV producers can expect their shows to be canceled if any of their mediators bothers the missus. These mediators make crass comments without knowing the full story. They sure have the nerve to talk people into forgiving and forgetting when they had never experienced the hardships themselves.” For all the things the Hunts had done to Serenity and Liberty, anybody with a bit of decency would not persuade Serenity to settle with the Hunts.

It was easy for the mediators to say anything when it was not their heads on the chopping block.

“Boss, did the missus give you any packed breakfast today? Can you ask her to pack extras? I want to sample her cooking.” “Get lost!” Zachary abruptly ended the call. Josh remarked, “Tch, tch. Would k at that! Jealousy isn’t a nice color on him.” Married At First Sight Chapter 176 – 177 Chapter 176 Things were starting to get interesting.

Serenity had no idea that, in just a few minutes, her husband had quietly resolved yet another one of her headaches.

Once the spaghetti was cooked to al dente, Serenity plated it with the rich tomato sauce. She sprinkled diced pork belly and fresh basil on top, adding only a tiny dash of chili powder to her own plate—just enough for a little kick but not too much to handle.

Statistics showed that Wiltspoonians weren’t particularly fond of extra spice in their meals.

“Mr. York, breakfast’s ready.” Carrying her plate, Serenity stepped out of the kitchen and called out to Zachary, who was sitting on the swing.

Without a word, Zachary got up from the balcony and made his way inside. Seeing that his breakfast wasn’t already set on the dining table, he silently went into the kitchen and brought out his own plate.

“You can add as much chili powder as you like. My sister loves spicy food, so she makes her own special blend of hot seasonings,” Serenity said casually.

Despite being raised by the same mother, she and Liberty had completely different tastes. Serenity usually preferred just a pinch of spice in her food, whereas Liberty could never have enough heat. She would dump chili powder into every dish, whether it complemented the flavor or not. Instead of flowers, Liberty even grew different kinds of chili peppers on her balcony—varieties from all over the world that could adapt to Wiltspoon’s climate.

“I don’t like anything greasy or—” Zachary started.

Serenity lifted her chin and smirked. “Oh, you can’t handle greasy or spicy food? Maybe I should start adding extra fat and chili powder just for you.” Zachary was speechless.

He had unknowingly revealed a weakness.

Serenity found him incredibly dull—he ate with such a serious expression, barely reacting to anything. Just watching him could kill her appetite.

To keep herself entertained, she pulled out her phone and scrolled through the news while eating.

Before long, she had finished her meal, clearing her plate completely. As she got up to take her dirty dish to the kitchen, she happened to glance at Zachary’s plate—and frowned.

The spaghetti and sauce were gone, but the diced pork belly and basil were untouched, pushed neatly into a corner.

Since Zachary worked long hours, Serenity had intentionally added extra pork to his portion to make sure he wasn’t left hungry.

Yet, he hadn’t even touched it!

Not even the basil!

“Zachary.” She slammed her hand lightly on the table, making him look up. Her gaze shifted pointedly to his plate.

“Why didn’t you eat the pork?” she demanded.

Zachary remained silent.

As the heir of the York family, he had barely eaten pork belly his entire life. The excessive grease and fat content were simply too much for him.

“I’ll let the basil slide—not everyone likes the taste—but don’t waste the meat,” Serenity scolded. “Have you seen the price of pork lately? It’s gone up!” Still refusing to say anything, Zachary simply got up, picked up his plate, and walked off.

Watching him leave, Serenity muttered in frustration, “If I’d known, I would’ve just eaten the meat myself. He really doesn’t appreciate the effort I put in.” Zachary dumped the uneaten pork into the trash, rinsed his plate, and left the kitchen. When he saw that Serenity was still sitting at the table, he pulled out his wallet, took out a hundred-dollar bill, and handed it to her.

She looked at him, confused. “What’s this for?” “I wasted the food you bought, so I’m paying you back for it,” Zachary replied bluntly. “Now quit nagging like an old granny. I can’t handle fatty foods, so don’t put them on my plate next time.” It was true—he had no stomach for what she did for him.

Chapter 177 Serenity pushed Zachary’s money away. “I didn’t know you don’t eat food high in saturated fat, but I won’t put it on your plate next time. Now, put away your money. Can you stop flashing cash? Do you think you’re made of money?” By the way he was flaunting it, Zachary might as well dish out several million in cash for her to count—then she’d admit he was made of money.

“Why didn’t you say anything when I was cooking the pork? What’s the point of having a mouth? It’s a waste of one of your five senses if you don’t even know how to speak up—” Before she could finish her rant, a wad of cash landed on her empty plate.

Serenity’s words came to a screeching halt.

Without giving her a chance to return the money, Zachary turned on his heel and walked away.

Serenity glanced at the stack of bills on her plate, then at the man making his escape. He already had one foot out the door.

“Zachary, do I look like a beggar to you?” The only response she got was the sound of the door slamming shut.

Outside, Zachary could no longer hide the small smile creeping onto his face.

Back inside, Serenity picked up the money while muttering, “You think you’re all that just because you’re loaded? You gave me the money—I didn’t even ask for it. You can only buy my silence this time. Let’s see how long you can keep this up.” She counted the cash.

“Tch. Just a little over two thousand bucks. I dare you to throw me a sack of money next time!” Even as she complained, she had no problem pocketing the cash. If Zachary enjoyed paying her to keep quiet, she was happy to accept.

With that settled, she went into the kitchen, washed the dishes, and tidied up the countertop. She also packed some groceries to take to the shop for lunch before setting off for work.

Just as she left the house, her phone rang.

It was her sister.

“Liberty,” Serenity answered immediately. She always picked up right away in case something was wrong.

“Seren, are you at work yet?” “I just left the house. I’m walking down the stairs now. What’s up?” “I fed Sonny. Can you come pick him up and take him to your shop? I’m going job hunting today.” The bruises on Liberty’s face had mostly faded, and after talking things through with Serenity, she had decided to start looking for a job. She also planned to adopt a healthier lifestyle.

“Alright. I’ll be right over. Pack Sonny’s bag with toys, formula, and a few extra pairs of pants.” Sonny was only two years old—he could barely talk and wasn’t potty trained yet, so he often wet his pants. A few extra changes of clothes were necessary.

“I’ve got everything ready.” “I’ll be there soon.” Since she was bringing Sonny along, Serenity decided to drive instead of taking her e-bike. She also made a mental note to install a child car seat in the back for his safety.

Turning back to the house, she grabbed her car keys. After some thought, she also went into the kitchen and took out some vegetables from the fridge—she could prepare soft-cooked veggies for Sonny later at the shop. He could have his formula before his nap.

The little man needed his bottle before sleeping; otherwise, he’d stay awake and fuss. He wasn’t ready to wean off it just yet.

It didn’t take Serenity long to arrive at her sister’s neighborhood.

Married At First Sight Chapter 178 Chapter 178 Liberty was downstairs, waiting for her sister.

She carried her son while a diaper bag and a rucksack hung off each arm. Liberty looked around, failing to notice a new car driving by. More accurately, she was not on the lookout for a four-wheeled vehicle since her sister often rode an e-bike.

Serenity pulled up in front of her sister and rolled down the window. “Liberty.” Taken aback at first, Liberty then smiled. “I thought you were riding your bike today.” She knew that her brother-in-law had bought her sister a car, but Serenity rarely used it. This was the first time Serenity had driven here in the new car.

Serenity got out of the car and grabbed the diaper bag from Liberty.

She opened the door to the back seat and put the diaper bag inside. “Is everything in here, Liberty? The formula is the most important thing.” “It’s all there.” Liberty handed her son over to her sister.

As Serenity carried Sonny, Liberty leaned in to kiss her son on the cheek and urged him, “Be a good boy for your Aunt Ser, Sonny. Mommy will be back soon.” Sonny was close to his aunt, so he did not fuss when she took him. Instead, he even waved his mother goodbye.

Liberty felt a little sad.

Her son was only two. She had intended to enroll him in kindergarten before restarting her career. Yet, reality forced her to look for a job sooner than planned.

“Liberty, is my brother-in-law back yet?” It had been days since the couple’s argument.

Liberty replied dejectedly, “No. He sent me a text message asking for a refund on his portion of the living expenses since he hasn’t been eating at home.” She was cut to the quick by every little thing Hank did.

It brought her nothing but agony.

She had been so blind—to love such a man, marry him, and bear his child.

Less than three years into their marriage, he repaid her with resentment and mistreatment.

“Liberty, did you refund the money to him?” After a brief silence, Liberty replied, “I gave it back. Since he insists on splitting everything, I won’t take what’s not mine.” Serenity pursed her lips, keeping her thoughts about her brother-in-law to herself. It was what it was. She asked with concern, “Do you have enough money, Liberty?” Fishing out the two thousand dollars Zachary had given her as hush money, Serenity slipped it into her sister’s palm. “Take this. Just tell me if you don’t have enough. Don’t feel burdened about it—just think of it as a loan.” Liberty returned the money to her sister. “I have money. I invested some of what you gave me in the past. It’s not much, but every little bit counts. It should last me until I find a job.” She was grateful that Serenity had advised her to set aside half of the money for emergencies when she had been providing her with living expenses. Otherwise, Liberty would be struggling now that her husband had cut her off financially.

Since Liberty refused the money, Serenity put it back in her pocket and offered words of encouragement.

With Liberty hurrying them along, Serenity took her nephew and said, “Come to the shop for lunch later. I brought groceries from home to cook at the shop.” Zachary had banned her from ordering takeout and insisted that she cook her own meals. If she skipped cooking, he would have food delivered from the Wiltspoon Hotel instead.

The Wiltspoon Hotel was a seven-star establishment where even a simple plate of greens cost more than an entire fast-food meal. If Zachary ordered delivery to her shop, he would select dishes without checking the price. God knew how much that would cost.

The man spent money without a second thought. He should be more careful with his finances.

Squanderer!

Still, despite the expense, Zachary’s actions made Serenity feel warm and cared for.

“Alright. I’ll grab a quick bite at a restaurant if I’m far away. Otherwise, I’ll have lunch at your shop.” “Sure.” Serenity nodded, gave a few more instructions, and then drove away with her nephew.

Married At First Sight Chapter 179 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 179 Serenity drove to the shop and noticed a familiar car parked out front. It was Shawn’s.

Shawn had come by again to deliver food to his cousin. This time, instead of breakfast, he brought along pastries made by his family’s personal chef. His excuse was that there were too many pastries for his family to finish, so he decided to share them with his cousin.

Jasmine did not read too much into his excuse since she and Serenity would never say no to free food. Besides, she knew that all the pastries at the Lowes’ household were baked fresh daily.

Since Shawn had brought them over, Jasmine helped herself to quite a few.

Worried that his cousin might finish the pastries before Serenity arrived, Shawn glanced out the shop and asked, “Jas, is Serenity coming today?” “She will, but a little later,” Jasmine answered nonchalantly.

Since she lived close to the shop, Jasmine usually took care of opening it in the morning, while Serenity managed the store at night.

“There’s definitely a difference between a married and a single woman,” Jasmine remarked. “Back when she was staying at her sister’s place, Serenity often helped with house chores, cooking, and groceries, just to avoid being nitpicked by her brother-in-law. Now that she’s married, not much has changed—she still keeps herself busy all the time.” Jasmine shot her cousin a knowing look and teased, “Don’t worry, I won’t eat all the pastries. I can eat, but I can’t finish everything in one go. I’ll save some for Serenity.” Shawn, who had been caught, blushed in embarrassment and muttered, “Serenity loves pastries. Our chef even went to Beans and Cream to learn some of their techniques and experimented with new recipes at home. I think the pastries taste even better now.” “The food at Beans and Cream is definitely delicious,” Jasmine agreed.

She had been there on a blind date once. Although the date was a flop, she still had a great time enjoying the pastries.

Just then, they heard a car pulling up outside. Jasmine turned to her cousin and said, “Can you check who’s here?” “Oh.” Shawn walked out and spotted Serenity getting out of the car. He smiled and asked, “When did you get a car, Serenity?” “It was bought a while ago, but I haven’t been driving much. My sister is out job hunting today, so she asked me to look after Sonny. I figured it’d be safer to drive instead of using my bike.” “Aren’t you working today, Shawn?” “I am,” he replied. “I just dropped by to deliver some pastries the chef baked. You girls should try them. I’m heading to the office soon.” Then, he brought up another topic. “Serenity, about tomorrow’s lunch…” “Don’t worry, I’m not going to back out of buying you lunch. Be there or be square.” Tomorrow was Saturday.

She had promised to treat Shawn to lunch as a thank-you for driving her home and getting her e-bike fixed.

Grinning, Shawn said, “I wasn’t worried about you going back on your word. I was just concerned you might be too busy and want to take a rain check, that’s all.” “Nah.” Serenity was reaching for the diaper bag when Shawn stepped in to help her carry it.

“Thanks,” she said.

After expressing her gratitude, Serenity reached into the backseat to carry her nephew out. She smiled at the little boy and cooed, “You’re such a good boy, Sonny. You didn’t fuss or cry. Let me give you a kiss.” She then gave her nephew a big smooch on the cheek.

Watching them, Shawn couldn’t help but feel envious, wondering when he would ever receive a kiss from Serenity too.

“Sonny, this is Shawn,” Serenity introduced her nephew to him.

“Hello, Shawn,” Sonny greeted with his cutesy voice.

Looking at the innocent, adorable, and polite little boy, Shawn smiled and gently stroked his head. “Hello, Sonny.” Married At First Sight Chapter 180 Gu Lingfei: Married at First Sight Novel Chapter 180 Carrying her nephew, Serenity walked alongside Shawn into the shop.

“Oh, Sonny’s here! Come, Sonny, give me a hug.” Jasmine got up and took Sonny from Serenity’s arms. She sat down and asked the little boy, “Do you want some pastries?” Sonny looked up at his aunt.

“Give him a piece, but not too much—he won’t eat his lunch otherwise,” Serenity reminded her.

She then took the diaper bag from Shawn and placed it under the cash register.

“My sister decided to job-hunt today, so she asked me to look after Sonny. She’ll come by in the afternoon.” Jasmine picked up a piece of pastry and offered it to Sonny.

Instead of taking it, Sonny opened his little hands and said, “Dirty.” Smiling, Jasmine set the food aside and carried him to the kitchenette to wash his hands.

She had always believed Liberty had done a great job raising Sonny. People often said he was naughty, but Jasmine thought that was just normal childhood behavior. After all, if a child simply sat quietly in a corner all day like a bump on a log, their parents would start worrying about their intelligence.

Kids had it tough—if they were too playful, they got scolded; if they were too quiet, people questioned if something was wrong.

After washing his hands, Jasmine handed Sonny the pastry again. This time, he took it and thanked her politely, “Tank you, Jazz.” “You’re such a good boy.” Jasmine couldn’t help but think about marriage and having an adorable child of her own whenever she saw Sonny.

“Liberty finally took the first step in looking for a job,” she said. “I told Shawn about it, but he’s still learning the ropes at work, so he can’t get her a job in finance. I even asked my uncle, but he said they’re not hiring right now.” Jasmine sighed, feeling bad that she couldn’t do more to help Liberty.

Shawn felt the same.

Although he was being groomed to take over the company, he was still young and learning the business. Since he wasn’t ready to take charge yet, he had no authority to place people in key departments or high-ranking positions. If Liberty were looking for a non-managerial role, he might have been able to help.

“It’s okay,” Serenity reassured them. “I believe my sister will find a job.” Zachary had also mentioned that his company’s finance department wasn’t hiring at the moment.

“Liberty used to work in finance. She has the experience, so I’m sure she won’t have any problems getting hired.” Jasmine nodded confidently. She believed Liberty wouldn’t just find a job—she’d have multiple offers to choose from.

Shawn opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end, he stayed silent.

“Shawn, you should get to work. Uncle might dock your pay if you keep showing up late,” Jasmine teased, urging him to leave.

Shawn shot his cousin a begrudging glance. He hadn’t even had the chance to talk much with Serenity.

“Yeah, Shawn, hurry up,” Serenity added with a playful smirk. “Don’t be the guy who clocks in late and leaves early. The whole organization is watching you.” Being an heir came with immense pressure. If he didn’t keep up, his family could easily pass the position to someone else.

Shawn wasn’t the only successor in the Lowe family—his cousins were waiting in line, eager to take his place if he failed to prove himself. Even if he had the talent, success wouldn’t come easy if he didn’t take his responsibilities seriously.

With both girls rushing him, Shawn had no choice but to take his leave.