Zachary spoke in a matter-of-fact tone, “Yes, I left work early. Do you have a problem with that? I thought you all would be pleased.”
Josh was left speechless.
While everyone else celebrated Zachary’s absence from the office, Josh felt differently. He also wanted to leave work early to spend time with Jasmine.
Of course, Josh was happy for Zachary, who had finally made amends with his wife. The storm had passed.
“Are you free in two days?” Serenity asked Zachary.
“What’s going on?”
Zachary looked intently at Serenity. “If you need anything, just tell me. I’m always available for you.”
“Since you don’t work on weekends, come with me to my hometown. I’m arranging for a truck each of bricks and gravel to be delivered to my parents’ house. The trucks will unload in front of their home to announce that my sister and I are returning to renovate.”
Before Zachary could respond, Serenity continued, “Nana mentioned that my granddad and other relatives have been stalking them. These people lack any shame and have no limits. They believe we pose no threat now that they’ve lost their businesses and jobs.”
“Well, we’ll start with my parents’ house then. My sister and I have discussed it and plan to reclaim our home after the new year. Once the word gets out, I’m sure my granddad and the others will hurry back.”
“They won’t get anything from me. They probably won’t relinquish the house my parents left behind. But by doing this, we can draw them back to our hometown. It’s time to take this to court since reconciliation is no longer an option.”
The Hunts had crossed the line too many times. Serenity had been strategizing to redirect their attention, and her parents’ home seemed the perfect starting point. It was high time to take action.
She decided to pursue legal action regardless. Zachary’s dark eyes sparkled with confidence as he believed Serenity’s plan would succeed. It would also resolve the problem with the house.
“Okay, I’ll accompany you to your hometown this weekend. It’s been a long time since you last visited your parents’ grave. I can join you and your sister in paying your parents a visit this year as well.”