Married At First Sight Chapter 3801
Chapter 3801
Rowan’s family didn’t pay much attention to him, especially his mother. She rarely showed concern for him, believing that with eight older brothers to look out for him, he’d be fine. But this also meant Rowan faced a lot of pressure with his studies. Many of his teachers had taught his older brothers before him, so if his grades slipped even a little, they’d compare him to them.
Rowan was always under a lot of pressure.
Despite this, he was still one of the top students in his class and ranked among the top ten in the entire city. Yet, when compared to his brothers, he felt like he fell short.
His eight older brothers had skipped grades throughout elementary, junior high, and high school, while Rowan had to progress at a regular pace after entering junior high.
Having one excellent older brother is tough enough; having eight exceptional ones made the pressure even worse.
“Grandma asked me to make sure you’re picked up from the airport today,” Rowan said. “Since I went home yesterday for the holiday, I thought I’d come to get you myself.”
He glanced at the bodyguards following his eldest brother, who were busy carrying the luggage, leaving him with nothing to do.
“Sister-in-law, are you hungry?” Rowan asked Serenity. “I brought some snacks in the car for you. You can have them when we get in. Grandma also asked the chef to prepare a few of your favorite dishes. Oh, and Young Master Julian is here with his fiancée. Grandma’s hosting them at home.”
Rowan chatted with Serenity as they walked, calling Zachary “big brother” and playfully pinching Sonny’s cheek. They strolled side by side, looking so close that anyone who didn’t know them might think they were actual siblings.
Zachary, holding the still-sleeping Sonny, watched his wife and little brother walk ahead with a hint of jealousy.
Sonny had slept through everything, even Rowan’s pinch on his cheek. Zachary thought that with Sonny now so well-rested, he probably wouldn’t nap when they got home. And with Rowan there to keep him entertained, the two of them might be bouncing off the walls all afternoon.
Rowan, just starting his vacation, deserved a few days to unwind and relax. Everyone in the family understood this.
Education is crucial, but maintaining mental and physical health is even more important.
These days, too many high school students suffer under the weight of academic pressure, parents’ constant expectations, and the demands of school. Some even experience severe stress and depression, with tragic cases where kids feel like there’s no way out.
Zachary didn’t want Rowan to reach that point. Although Rowan seemed to handle stress well, Zachary knew that if the pressure ever became too much, they could always send him abroad.
For now, Rowan didn’t have to worry about getting into college—it was just a matter of which university he would choose. He didn’t want to go abroad too early, and the family respected his wishes.
“Rowan, can you help me hold Sonny?” Zachary called out. “I’ve been carrying him the whole way, and my arms are getting sore.”
Rowan quickly stepped over and took Sonny from Zachary’s arms. “How long has Sonny been sleeping?”
“He fell asleep just after we boarded the plane and hasn’t woken up since. He sleeps like a log,” Zachary said with a laugh, gently pinching Sonny’s cheek.
Rowan hoisted Sonny up so that the boy’s head rested on his shoulder. As he walked with Serenity, he kept chatting with her, sharing funny stories from his school.
“Sister-in-law,” Rowan asked, “when is my little nephew due? Will he be born after I take my college entrance exams? It’d be great if he waited until after, so when he’s born, he’ll see me, his ninth uncle, first. That way, we’ll be close right from the start!”
Zachary couldn’t help but tease, “My son will definitely see his dad first, not his little uncle. Don’t forget, you’ve got a lot of older brothers and so many elders ahead of you!”
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On the day Serenity gave birth, Rowan worried he wouldn’t even get close enough to be among the first to see the baby. He wanted to be the first one the baby saw, but that seemed like wishful thinking!
Rowan was at a loss for words.
Serenity laughed and said, “It doesn’t matter who the baby sees first. Relationships grow over time. Once the baby is born, you can hold him and play with him whenever you can. That’s how you’ll build a bond, and he’ll become close to you.”
She could already picture their baby becoming the York family’s little darling.
With so many family members and this being the only baby, everyone would shower the child with love and attention.
Rowan said, a bit dramatically, “Being the youngest means I never get any of the perks.”
Zachary replied, “When you get married and have a child of your own, then you can be the first one to see your baby. But as for this nephew of yours, don’t even dream about it.”
Rowan said, “I’m still too young for that. I’m far from getting married and having kids—it’ll be at least another eleven or twelve years, maybe even fourteen or fifteen. Big brother, weren’t you thirty-two when you became a father?”
Zachary asked, “Do you have to follow in my footsteps?”
Rowan said, “Of course! You’re my role model, big brother. I want to be just like you.”
Zachary teased, “Then I’ll send you some practice papers when we get home. I did a ton of them back in the day, way more than you’ve done. That’s how you can be like me.”
Rowan quickly protested, “Sister-in-law, look at big brother! He can’t handle seeing me do well. I work hard at school, studying as soon as I open my eyes. Now that I finally have a holiday, he still won’t let me relax.”
“Feeling pressured?” Zachary asked with a smirk.
“Not really,” Rowan replied. “If I were aiming for your college, maybe I’d feel 1% pressure.”
Serenity smiled and said, “That’s practically no pressure at all. Your brother’s just teasing you—he won’t really make you study. Don’t scare him, husband! Let him enjoy his break. Rowan, do you want to take a little trip? There are still a few days before the New Year. You could go out and have some fun, maybe take your friends to the north to see the snow and explore some new places.”
Rowan said, “Nah, my friends just want to play video games. I’ll just hang out around Wiltspoon for a few days.”
“That sounds like a good plan,” Serenity agreed. “And you can help take care of Sonny.”
Rowan was momentarily speechless.
“Think of it as practice for looking after kids,” Serenity added with a smile. “That way, you’ll be ready to win over your nephew. Don’t you want him to be close to you?”
Rowan still couldn’t find the right words. He felt like Zachary was giving him a hard time on purpose—probably because Rowan and Serenity were getting along so well.
Just then, they heard a surprised voice calling out, “Serenity?”
Everyone turned to see who it was.
It was Hank.
Hank had come to the airport to pick up some guests.
When Serenity met his gaze, Hank realized he was indeed looking at his ex-sister-in-law, her husband, and his son, Sonny.
Sonny was being held by a young man.
After staring for a moment, Hank remembered that the person holding Sonny was the youngest of the York brothers.
Back when Zachary was hiding his true identity, Hank and Liberty were still married, so they had met some members of the York family. Hank had seen several of the York brothers back then, though he hadn’t gotten to know them all well.
Hank asked his guests to wait for a moment and jogged over, his eyes first settling on Sonny.
“Serenity, are you back in town today? Do you need a ride?” Hank asked, gently touching Sonny’s cheek. His expression softened as he added, “Sonny’s still asleep.”
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Serenity responded calmly, “Grandma arranged for a driver to pick us up, so there’s no need to call a car. Sonny fell asleep on the plane. Are you here to pick up someone?”
She glanced at Hank’s car parked nearby.
Hank explained, “Yeah, I’m picking up a guest who came back for the New Year. He booked a ride in advance, and I accepted the job. I’ve been waiting a while before he finally arrived.”
“Sonny, Sonny,” Hank softly called out to his son.
After the winter break, Sonny had been staying with Serenity at the Johnson household.
Hank had wanted to take Sonny home for a while so his parents could enjoy some family time, but Sonny went with Serenity instead. Hank hadn’t seen Sonny much, and his parents were always complaining, saying he didn’t visit Sonny enough. If he didn’t bring Sonny home now and then, they worried Sonny might forget about his biological father and grandparents.
With Liberty and Duncan likely getting married soon, Hank feared Sonny would eventually see Duncan as his new dad and forget about him.
Sonny had been asleep for a long time. After hearing his father call his name a few times, he slowly opened his eyes, still groggy. When he first saw Hank, he thought he was imagining things. After rubbing his eyes and looking again, he realized it really was his dad. In a sleepy voice, he mumbled, “Dad.”
Sonny wondered how his father was here, considering his uncle had been holding him just moments ago. Was he dreaming?
Seeing Sonny awake, Hank immediately took him from Rowan’s arms. Rowan, noticing Zachary and Serenity didn’t stop Hank, let go and allowed Hank to hold the boy.
Back when Hank and Liberty were divorcing, Hank’s parents had taken Sonny to their hometown. Zachary had to call his brothers to help get Sonny back. Rowan hadn’t been involved at the time, as he was still in school, but once he learned what had happened, he grew to dislike Hank and the Brown family.
It didn’t help that the Browns constantly bothered Liberty. They couldn’t stand seeing her doing better without Hank and went out of their way to make her life difficult. Rowan thought they were an unpleasant family.
“Dad,” Sonny called out again.
Hank responded eagerly, kissing Sonny’s face and holding him tightly.
He had never shown such warmth toward his son as he did at that moment.
“Sonny, Sonny,” Hank kept calling his name, unable to contain his emotions.
“Did you have fun?” Hank asked gently.
Sonny nodded. “Yes, I had a lot of fun.”
Zachary and the others stepped aside, giving Hank and Sonny a moment together.
But Sonny kept glancing at Serenity, worried she might leave without him.
“Dad, are you here to pick up Aunt Serenity and me?” Sonny asked.
Hank kissed his son’s face again and replied, “I didn’t know you were coming back today. I came to pick up a guest. Your aunt’s family arranged a ride for you, so I don’t need to.”
Serenity would rather take public transportation than ride in Hank’s car.
Hank then asked in a quiet voice, “Sonny, is your mom back yet? When will she be home?”
Sonny answered honestly, “Mom said she’ll be back in a few days for the New Year.” He then added excitedly, “Uncle Duncan went to be with Mom. He didn’t wait for me to come back, but they’ll be home soon. Uncle Duncan said he bought me lots of new clothes and toys. Dad, Uncle Duncan and Mom are getting married. I heard it from Aunt Serenity. I’ll have two dads soon, Dad! Isn’t that cool?”
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With a cheerful smile, Sonny held up two fingers and said to Hank, “Other kids only have one dad, but I have two.”
Hank felt uneasy hearing about Duncan and Liberty’s upcoming marriage, but he couldn’t say much. After all, he had been the one to let go of Liberty first. He was the one who betrayed their love and their marriage.
No matter how uncomfortable he felt, Hank had no choice but to wish Liberty and Duncan happiness. Deep down, he knew Duncan was a better man than he ever was. Not only was Duncan more successful, but he was also more devoted in love.
Hank sighed inwardly.
Who could he blame for his situation? Only himself. His dissatisfaction had led him here.
When he achieved some success, he looked down on Liberty. He cheated on her, and now, he had lost everything. Once an executive earning a million dollars a year, he now couldn’t even find a decent job. No company wanted to hire him for fear of upsetting Zachary. To make ends meet, he was driving for a ride-hailing service.
He had squandered every opportunity life had given him.
If only—if only he hadn’t turned against Liberty, hadn’t listened to his parents and sister, and had treated Serenity like his own sister. He could have had a thriving career, a happy family, a loving wife, and a son who didn’t call another man “dad.”
Hank asked, “Do you like Uncle Duncan, Sonny?”
Sonny nodded eagerly. “Yes, I like Uncle Duncan. Dad, he’s not a bad person. Don’t say he’s bad. He’s really not.”
Sonny could already tell the difference between good and bad people.
At first, Sonny was scared of Duncan when Liberty met him. But over time, as he got to know Duncan, he realized Duncan wasn’t scary or bad at all. Children are perceptive, and Sonny could see that Duncan genuinely cared for him.
Hank forced a smile and said, “You’re right. Your Uncle Duncan isn’t a bad person. I shouldn’t have said those things before. When you live with him, make sure to be good and listen to him. Don’t make him angry, or he might not like you anymore.”
Even though Duncan treated Sonny well now, as his biological father, Hank worried about the future. What if Duncan’s attitude changed? What if Sonny started to resent him? And what if Liberty and Duncan had a child together—would that child take all the attention?
Hank feared Liberty’s affection might shift to a second child, leaving Sonny feeling left out.
“Dad, Uncle Duncan won’t dislike me. I’ll be good and won’t make him mad,” Sonny reassured him, confident in his place. He knew he was lovable. Everywhere he went, people admired how cute he was.
Who could possibly dislike him?
Hank hugged Sonny tightly for a moment before releasing him and setting him down. He took Sonny’s hand and began walking toward Serenity and Zachary.
“If Uncle Duncan ever stops liking you, and your mom is too busy to take care of you, go to your aunt, okay?”
Serenity would always look after Sonny. Hank trusted her more than anyone.
As much as Liberty loved her son, Hank worried that things would change once Liberty and Duncan had their own child. Would Liberty still be as devoted to Sonny? Would Duncan love him as much when he had his own biological child?
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Sonny nodded confidently, “Uncle Duncan won’t dislike me.”
Liberty hadn’t always been able to look after Sonny herself. In the past few months, for instance, she was too busy, so Sonny stayed with Serenity and Zachary.
After a moment of silence, Hank spoke gently, “But if your mom and Uncle Duncan have another child, they might love their new baby more and not care about you as much.”
Sonny immediately shook his head and responded firmly, “No, Dad. Mom said even if she and Uncle Duncan have another baby, she would still love me the most. Aunt Seren said the same thing.”
Hank insisted, “I’m just saying it’s a possibility, not necessarily true. Just remember to stay close to Aunt Seren; she wouldn’t play favorites.”
Although Serenity was just an aunt, she treated all her nephews fairly. However, if Liberty and Duncan had another child, they might favor their own baby over Sonny.
Sonny pouted and spoke up, “Dad, that’s just what you say because you don’t like Mom being with Uncle Duncan. You always think he’s a bad guy and talk badly about him. But I’m not a kid you can fool. I know who’s good and who isn’t. Uncle Duncan isn’t a bad guy. He told me he liked me first and then slowly liked Mom. You’re only pretending to be nice to me to make Mom happy. Dad, you’re being unfair.”
Hank sighed, “Alright, alright, it’s my mistake. I shouldn’t have said those things. Don’t be upset, Sonny. I won’t say them anymore. Just remember, I’m still your dad. If you ever feel wronged or don’t want to live with your mom, you can come to me. I may not be as wealthy as your mom, but you’re my only child. I’d give up everything to help you succeed and give you all my love.”
Sonny replied, “I don’t hate Mom, and I won’t hate Uncle Duncan. I’ll stay with Mom. I don’t like living with Grandma or playing with Lucas and the others. They always try to take my things, and Grandma sides with Lucas. She even tells me to give him my stuff and to help him when I have money in the future. Why should I give him my money? Why should I help him when he bullies me? I’m not someone who can be pushed around anymore.”
He continued, “Grandma keeps saying that Lucas and I are brothers, but Lucas doesn’t treat me like one. I know that. Titus is nice to me and treats me like a real brother, unlike Lucas. And Aunt Chelsea always asks about how much money Mom has and how much I have, and then wants me to give her some.”
Hank’s face turned pale at Sonny’s words.
He didn’t doubt what Sonny was saying. He knew Liberty and Serenity well enough. Realizing Hank wasn’t going to divorce Jessica and that there was no chance of getting back with Liberty, his family became greedy and tried to manipulate Sonny.
Liberty was no longer the same person she used to be, and they couldn’t take advantage of her. So now, they targeted Sonny, trying to win him over and fill his head with their schemes.
No wonder Liberty was becoming more reluctant to let Sonny spend time with Hank’s family or stay over with them.
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Serenity’s attitude toward Hank and his family was growing colder. If Hank wasn’t Sonny’s biological father, it would be tough for him to see his son. Maybe Liberty and Serenity believed he was feeding Sonny negative ideas.
Hank spoke firmly to Sonny, “Don’t listen to your grandma or Aunt Chelsea. Your money is yours, and you don’t owe anything to your cousin Lucas. You earned it, and you shouldn’t feel obligated to help him. Why can’t he work hard himself? Chelsea’s family isn’t poor—they just want to take advantage. She’s really stubborn.”
He continued, “When I go back, I’ll talk to your grandma. In the future, I’ll come to see you instead of taking you to their house so she won’t fill your head with nonsense.”
Hank was already aware that his mother had asked him for money to give to Chelsea. Chelsea had taken her entire family, including her in-laws, out for hot pot but didn’t invite her own parents. She expected Serenity to cover the bill just because Serenity happened to be there. When Serenity refused, Chelsea called her mother for money.
Was Chelsea broke? Not at all. In fact, all of Hank’s parents’ pension and the living expenses he provided were used to support Chelsea’s family, allowing her and her husband to save their own earnings. They likely had millions in savings.
Hank used to earn a high income, so he didn’t care much about these things. But now, working as a driver, money mattered to him. Even though Chelsea was injured while trying to save him during Jessica’s attack, and he appreciated it, Chelsea’s constant attempts to exploit both him and their parents were infuriating. It was one thing to deceive Hank, but it was unacceptable for Chelsea to target Sonny as well.
Hank had already confronted his mother about it, and she promised not to support Chelsea’s family anymore. However, he suspected that she and Chelsea were trying to mold Sonny into someone who constantly supported Lucas without question.
How could Hank not be angry?
Sonny and Liberty’s current well-being was largely due to Serenity’s marriage into a wealthy family. While Serenity was loving, she had her limits. If Sonny were to grow up prioritizing his cousins over himself without boundaries, Serenity would not continue to support him.
Serenity’s dislike for the Brown family was strong.
Hank advised, “Sonny, don’t take what your grandma or Aunt Chelsea says seriously, okay?”
Sonny nodded and replied, “Aunt Seren told me to treat their words like hot air—just ignore them.”
Hank smiled and said, “Exactly, treat it as nonsense. Just remember, Dad doesn’t mean any harm. From now on, you only need to see Dad and Grandpa, and even less of Grandpa since he tends to favor them.”
Sonny nodded in agreement.
Hank’s guests started calling for him.
He had to walk Sonny over to Serenity and the others. After giving Sonny a reluctant kiss on the cheek, Hank handed him over to Zachary, apologizing, “I haven’t seen Sonny in a while, so I talked to him a bit longer. Sorry to keep you all waiting.”
Zachary took Sonny and replied calmly, “You’re his father. You’re always welcome to see Sonny, but please, don’t take him to your house.”
Every time Sonny returned from the Brown family’s house, he seemed unhappy.
Hank smiled and explained, “I’m busy driving every day, so I don’t have much time. But I may not be working during the New Year. I’d like to take Sonny out for a couple of days then.”
Zachary nodded in acknowledgment.
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“Goodbye, Sonny.”
“Goodbye, Dad,” Sonny replied, waving his small hand at Hank.
Hank turned and walked back to his car, apologizing to his guests for keeping them waiting before getting in and driving away quickly.
Shortly after, Zachary, Serenity, and their bodyguards got into the car that had come to pick them up.
As the car started, Serenity noticed Sonny curled up in Zachary’s arms, looking downcast. She reached out and gently touched his shoulder.
“Aunt,” Sonny said, reaching his arms out to her.
Serenity held him close and asked softly, “Sonny, why are you feeling sad? Did your dad say something to upset you again?”
Sometimes Serenity didn’t want Sonny to spend time with Hank, who was often bitter about Liberty and Duncan’s relationship and would speak poorly about Duncan in front of Sonny. But Sonny had grown close to Duncan, seeing him as a father figure.
Sonny looked up and asked, “Aunt, when my mom marries Uncle Duncan, will they give me a brother or sister?”
He remembered once telling his mom that he wanted a little sister, like Avah, Titus’s sister, who was adorable. Serenity was expecting a baby boy, so Sonny hoped his mom could give him a sister.
Serenity replied gently, “Do you want a brother or a sister?”
In the past, Sonny would eagerly nod and say he wanted both. This time, he hesitated.
“Aunt, if my mom has another baby, will she still love me? Will she forget about me? And what about Uncle Duncan—will he still be nice to me?”
Serenity comforted him, “Of course, Sonny. No matter how many children your mom has, she will always love you just as much. And Uncle Duncan won’t change how he feels about you. You have to trust your mom’s love; it won’t fade, and she won’t be unfair. If anything, she’ll likely love you even more.”
Since Sonny’s father didn’t live with him, it was just him and his mom. If Liberty had a second child with Duncan, that baby would have both parents at home. Serenity knew Liberty well enough to believe she wouldn’t favor the second child. In fact, Liberty might become even more attentive to Sonny.
Sonny looked up again and asked, “Aunt, will you still love me like you do now? Or will you only care about my little brother or sister?”
Serenity pressed her cheek against Sonny’s and said warmly, “I will always love you, Sonny. Even if you have little brothers or sisters, my love for you won’t change. We’ll all love you just the same.”
Hank’s constant negative remarks in front of Sonny were clearly affecting the child, making him worry about losing his mother’s affection.
Serenity seethed inwardly at Hank’s behavior, but she couldn’t voice her anger in front of Sonny.
Before Liberty divorced Hank, he didn’t seem to care much for Sonny. He’d only play with him when he was in a good mood. When he wasn’t, he’d brush off Sonny’s attempts for attention. He hardly ever took the initiative to help.
For instance, when Liberty was cooking, Hank and Sonny would be in the living room. If Sonny asked for water, Hank wouldn’t pour him a glass but would call Liberty from the kitchen to do it.
A complete hands-off dad.
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Now that Liberty and Duncan are finally getting married, Hank has started making comments in front of Sonny, pretending to be a loving father but really just planting seeds of doubt. He talked about the possibility of Sonny losing his mother’s affection, which left the child worried and unsettled.
Serenity couldn’t help but feel angry, but she held her tongue in front of Sonny.
“Aunt,” Sonny murmured, resting against Serenity’s chest, “I love you and Mom the most.”
Serenity hugged him tightly. “Aunt loves you the most too, Sonny.”
Sonny hesitated for a moment, then quietly said, “Dad asked me if Mom was going to marry Uncle Duncan. He was worried that if Mom had a baby with Uncle Duncan, she wouldn’t love me anymore.”
He looked up at Serenity, his voice wavering. “But I don’t believe what Dad says. I know Mom loves me, and Uncle Duncan is good to me. Aunt, can I trust Mom and Uncle Duncan?”
Serenity nodded firmly. “Of course, you can. Your mom loves you more than anyone, and Uncle Duncan cares for you deeply. Your dad… well, just listen to what he says but don’t take it to heart, okay? And when you visit your dad’s house, no matter what your grandparents or Aunt Chelsea say, you don’t owe them anything. You’re still a child; you’re not expected to give them money.”
She added gently, “When you grow up and earn your own income, if you want to give them something out of respect, you can give a little. But remember, they need to look after you, not the other way around.”
Sonny nodded, understanding. “I don’t like listening to them, Aunt. They always say bad things about Mom and Uncle Duncan, like Mom won’t be happy marrying into a wealthy family. But that’s not true. Mom will be happy.”
“Exactly,” Serenity agreed. “Your mom and Uncle Duncan will make a great family, and they both love you. Don’t pay attention to their negativity. Sometimes, people just can’t stand seeing others happy.”
Sonny nestled deeper into Serenity’s embrace, whispering, “Aunt, I’ll listen to you. I believe in Mom and Uncle Duncan.”
Serenity smiled and kissed his forehead. “You’re such a good boy, Sonny. We have a long drive home, and it’s been a long day. Do you want to rest a little longer?”
“I’m not sleepy,” Sonny replied softly.
“Try to rest,” Serenity coaxed. “When we get home, you can play with Uncle Rowan. He’s on his winter break, and I know you love playing with him.”
Sonny looked up, surprised. “Isn’t Uncle Rowan riding with us?”
“No, he’s in the car behind us,” Serenity explained.
“Oh,” Sonny said, nodding thoughtfully. “Then I’ll sleep a little longer so I won’t have to sleep when we get home. Does Uncle Rowan have homework? He always has a lot of homework.”
Serenity chuckled. “He just started his vacation, so he can relax for a few days. He doesn’t have much homework right now. He’ll have plenty of time to play with you.”
She gently laid Sonny’s head back against her arm, coaxing him to rest. He had napped a bit on the plane and was still groggy when they landed, but after Hank woke him up, he hadn’t fully relaxed.
Now, even as Serenity encouraged him to sleep, Sonny fidgeted with closed eyes, unable to drift off. After a while, he opened his eyes again, sat up, and declared, “Auntie, I’m really not sleepy anymore.”
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“Then don’t sleep. Come, uncle will hold you.” Concerned that Serenity was tired, Zachary picked up Sonny. He started chatting with Sonny, finding ways to keep him happy.
As Zachary patiently engaged with Sonny, answering all his questions with care, Serenity watched him with gratitude and warmth. She felt truly blessed to have married Zachary.
Serenity’s eyelids grew heavy, and before she knew it, she drifted off, leaning against the car seat.
When she woke up, she was back at Wildridge Manor, in her and Zachary’s room. The room was quiet—Sonny wasn’t there, and neither was Zachary.
Serenity sat up and reached for her phone on the bedside table. It was two in the afternoon. She had slept longer than she realized.
Upon waking, she felt a familiar pang of hunger. As her belly continued to grow, her once good appetite had only increased, making her feel perpetually hungry. During her prenatal checkup, the doctor advised her to eat small meals frequently.
Serenity got out of bed and walked to the window, pulling open the heavy curtains. Sunshine poured in. Winter in Wiltspoon was fickle. When the sun was out and cold fronts weren’t blowing in, it barely felt like winter. But when the cold air came, temperatures would plummet. On some days, she would be sweating in long sleeves, wishing for summer clothes. By nightfall, she’d be shivering, bundling up in layers.
The inconsistency of Wiltspoon’s winter often left her in a dilemma. She’d rush to buy warmer clothes, but by the time they arrived, the temperature would climb again, leaving her with clothes she couldn’t wear.
After lingering at the window for a few minutes, Serenity turned away and headed downstairs to find something to eat. Just as she reached the door, it swung open.
Zachary stood there, about to enter. When he saw her, he smiled, “You’re awake, wife. You must be hungry. I was just about to come up and tell you to eat something before going back to sleep.”
“I just woke up,” Serenity replied. “I’m starving. I’ll head downstairs now.”
Zachary took her hand. “I made a fresh meal for you. It’s ready.”
Since Serenity had fallen asleep after they returned, Zachary didn’t want to wake his tired wife. They had eaten without her, and Julian had brought his fiancée, Kiera, to visit the old lady. Naturally, the old lady invited them all to stay for the meal. Zachary hadn’t asked the kitchen to save leftovers for Serenity. Instead, after everyone had finished, he checked the time and prepared a new, hearty lunch just for her, so she could enjoy a fresh meal when she woke up.
“You didn’t have to go to the trouble. I don’t mind eating leftovers,” Serenity said, already knowing he didn’t want her to eat anything that wasn’t freshly made.
“It’s been a while since I’ve cooked for you,” Zachary replied. “This was a good chance for me to brush up my skills. Tatum’s been cooking for his fiancée every day. When you love someone, cooking for them is a joy.”
Serenity smiled. “How’s Tatum’s progress with Elora?”
“Not much yet,” Zachary said. “But he told me that Elora admires him. As long as she admires him, winning her heart won’t be too hard. Give him a year—our York men are all exceptional and charming.”
When Zachary praised Tatum, he couldn’t help but compliment himself as well.
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Zachary believed he was quite charming, and it wasn’t just his imagination—it was true.
Serenity glanced at him and smiled. “Yes, yes, all of your brothers are very charming. But what’s most attractive is your family tradition. The men in your family are devoted to their wives and loyal to their feelings.”
A good family tradition, a good man, and a loyal relationship were rare and desirable. Any family with a marriageable daughter hoped she could marry into the York family—not for their wealth, but for the loyalty of their men.
“Where’s Sonny?” Serenity asked.
“He’s off having a wild time with Rowan,” Zachary replied. “I’m not sure if they’re in the villa or down by the mountain, but Rowan’s watching him, so you don’t need to worry.”
“I’m not worried about him. There are always so many people looking after him here,” Serenity sighed. “It’s his father who frustrates me. Hank keeps saying things to Sonny that make him think my sister doesn’t love him anymore or that Brother Duncan won’t like him. He even tells Sonny that if my sister has another child, she won’t want him. I wanted to yell at him in the car, but I had to hold it back because of Sonny. It was so infuriating.”
She took a deep breath and continued, relieved, “Thankfully, my sister divorced Hank.”
Zachary was quiet for a moment before responding, “He’s just bitter that your sister’s doing better without him. If she wasn’t happy, he’d act differently.”
Revenge on a cheating husband, Serenity thought, was simply living a better life than him.
“You’re right,” she agreed. “He and his family are all just jealous.” She smiled again and looked at Zachary. “But my husband is the best. A good family tradition makes a good man. Thank you for marrying me without hesitation. Without you, my sister and I wouldn’t have been able to change our lives.”
Zachary spoke tenderly, “This is mutual, my love. We were destined to be together, even in our past lives. In this life, we’ll love each other for the rest of our days. Meeting you and falling in love with you is my greatest blessing. Without you, I’m not sure I would’ve gotten married.”
“You’re so exceptional, you could get married whenever you wanted,” Serenity said.
“Maybe,” Zachary replied thoughtfully, “but marrying without love is easy. The challenge is finding someone you truly love, someone you can cherish, trust, and spend your life with. Thinking back on our whirlwind marriage, if it had been anyone else, I wouldn’t have been interested. Maybe I would’ve divorced after my grandmother passed away. But because it was you, I was drawn in. And now, we’re in this for life.”
“Husband,” Serenity said, smiling, “you’re getting so good at saying sweet things. It’s like drinking honey.”
Zachary chuckled. “I’m just speaking from the heart, not trying to fool you.”
“I know,” she replied. “I’m not accusing you of lying.”
Serenity affectionately took his arm.
As they made their way down the stairs, they saw the old lady sitting on the sofa in the hall. Julian and Kiera were seated across from her, and Tania was by her side. The group was chatting cheerfully.
The old lady clearly liked Kiera. Knowing that Kiera was Julian’s destined partner, she had accepted her. However, given the close ties between the York and Bucham families, Kiera was expected to call her “Grandma York,” as she would soon be part of the extended family.
Hearing the footsteps on the stairs, the group looked up to see Zachary and Serenity descending. The old lady and Tania’s smiles grew even brighter.