Josh.
“Get out!”
“I’ll leave after I finish laughing. Zachary, just be honest with your wife when you go home tonight.” Josh couldn’t understand why Zachary was still hesitating. The couple’s feelings were warming to each other, confirming that Serenity had passed his test.
“I’m… afraid.”
He feared losing Serenity if he confessed.
“Wow, I never thought I’d see the day you were afraid of anything. Serves you right!” Zachary shot a dark glare at his best friend. “So, you plan to go on a business trip and postpone this as long as possible?”
“The truth will come out eventually. If your mother-in-law isn’t related to Mrs. Stone, that’s fine. But if they are really sisters, will you never meet your aunt-in-law for the rest of your life? Or do you lack confidence that your wife will stay?” Zachary considered Serenity’s temperament and nodded reluctantly. “I can’t say for sure.” Josh looked at him and smiled. “That’s why I truly admire Serenity. I’m a big fan of hers. It’s your fault for being stubborn. You clearly like her, yet you refuse to admit it. If not for your grandmother, you’d still be jealous every day and suffocating yourself.” Zachary paused before admitting, “I’m inexperienced in love.” He felt lost when it came to this emotion. He wanted to be close to Serenity but also pushed her away. It was a dilemma. “I’ll go on a business trip for a few days. By the time I return, it will be Ben Young-Johnson’s wedding.” He planned to use this time away to think carefully about how he would confess everything to Serenity. He needed to find a way to tell her without making her too angry. If he had known he would end up falling in love with her, he would have made a different decision.
However, at that moment…
At that time, they were unfamiliar with each other, and he even misjudged her, keeping his distance. Concealing his identity to assess her character seemed like the best approach. He felt thankful that he hadn’t mistreated her; otherwise, he would have faced significant consequences in the end. Josh could also comprehend why Zachary had made that choice initially.