Zachary knelt down to her eye level and gently touched her face. He spoke softly, “I’ll take you to Wildridge Manor tomorrow, and we can stay there for a few days. The scenery is breathtaking, and the beauty of nature is well-preserved. Although the manor was built by humans decades ago, it has long since blended into the landscape. It’s currently the flowering season, and the manor features several lovely flower fields. It’s absolutely enchanting.”
“Duncan just called and suggested a barbecue. I asked him to invite Josh and his cousin as well. We have a designated area for barbecuing at the manor. Would you like to invite Ms. Sox, your cousin, and the others?”
Zachary remembered that Liberty’s diner would officially open the day after tomorrow, making it unlikely for her to join them for the barbecue.
He continued, “Tomorrow morning, we’ll pick Sonny up first. Then we’ll head back, and I’ll ask Mrs. Lane and Jim to go over and help Liberty out. That way, she won’t overwork herself.”
Serenity listened quietly, taking in his plans.
“What do you think, Seren? It’s your decision. If you don’t like it, we can always change the plan.”
Serenity reached out and hugged him. Feeling grateful, she said, “Thank you, Zachary! It’s so wonderful to have you!”
No matter the hardships they faced, he never gave up on her. When she was feeling down, he did everything he could to lift her spirits. This man had changed so much for her.
Zachary embraced her back before gently pulling away, looking at her warmly. “We’re going to be husband and wife for the rest of our lives, so we should support each other. When I’m sick, you’ll take care of me. When you’re feeling low, I’ll be here to cheer you up.”
He took her hand and intertwined their fingers, their hearts aligned.
Sister’s Diner opens in two days, and I’m definitely going to help out. Let’s stay at the manor for the night and return first thing in the morning on opening day.