“Are you going to stay with us for a while, like you did before?” It wasn’t that Serenity had any dislike for the manor; rather, its distance from the city made things difficult. She needed to visit her sister in the hospital daily and occasionally care for Sonny, making her frequent trips inconvenient. Staying at Zachary’s villa was far more practical.
This was also the reason Zachary purchased the villa—it made commuting to work much easier for him as well. Grandma May chuckled and remarked, “You and Zack are quite the lovebirds now. Even when you have your disagreements, you manage to work things out. If I were to stay with you, I’d feel like a third wheel, just causing trouble.” In the past, she had lived with Zachary and Serenity to support her grandson and help him learn how to reconcile with Serenity.
“You are definitely not a third wheel,” Serenity replied earnestly. She genuinely wished for Grandma May to live with them, as her presence would brighten the atmosphere. While Zachary had become less serious since their marriage, he still had his moments. With Grandma May around, the mood would definitely lighten. It’s often said that elders are treasures, and Grandma May was the most cherished treasure in the York family.
“Are you ready to start working, River?” Serenity asked, turning her attention to him with a smile. According to Zachary, once they began their careers in the business world, Grandma May would take them out for public appearances so that people would become familiar with them and see them as less mysterious.
“Yes,” River replied softly. Grandma May added, “Now that you’re twenty-three, it’s time for you to begin working. Soon, Zack will assign you a small, struggling company as your training ground. If you can turn it around and gain some experience, you’ll be welcomed back here.”
River responded gently, “Nana, no matter what task Zack gives me, I will take it seriously.”