Chapter 126
Zachary was disheartened at first. However, upon reflection, he realized that Callum recommending Serenity’s handicrafts would ultimately bring more income for her. Since Serenity was his wife, he could still benefit from it. With this perspective, Zachary’s gloom began to lift.
Once Serenity finished cooking, she brought all the dishes and set them on the table.
The couple sat down to enjoy dinner together.
Zachary was in a cheerful mood and ate with enthusiasm.
He had to admit that Serenity was an excellent cook, and he felt fortunate to have her.
After the meal, Serenity washed the dishes and picked up a bag of clothes from the couch. She took the clothes out of the bag and handed them to Zachary. “Mr. York, please try on these two sets of clothes and see if they fit.”
“You’ve been a tremendous help to me, so I believe treating you to a meal isn’t sufficient. That’s why I bought you two new outfits and matching ties. They’re all black, your favorite color.”
Zachary had suspected these were for him, but he kept that to himself. He took the clothes from Serenity and asked, looking at her, “How do you know my size?”
“I asked Nana.”
Zachary chose not to respond further.
“Do you want to try them on?”
“No, they’ll fit.”
Serenity had selected his preferred color.
“Just ask me next time if you’re uncertain about what to buy.”
Zachary thought to himself, ‘Don’t involve Nana. If she finds out, who knows what kind of schemes she’ll devise behind my back.’
“You’re busy with work, so I didn’t want to bother you,” Serenity replied.
Zachary was at a loss for words.
He was indeed busy and preferred not to be bothered with trivial matters.
“Mr. York, it’s still early, so let’s go for a walk. By the way, I—”
“I haven’t had a chance to explore the neighborhood since moving here,” Serenity admitted. Zachary paused before agreeing to her suggestion; he was also unfamiliar with Brynfield. In fact, it was his housekeeper who had assisted him in purchasing this unit.
That day marked the couple’s first outing together for a walk. Zachary was naturally calm and spoke very little. Unlike couples who marry for love, their relationship was different. As they descended the stairs for a stroll, silence enveloped them after a while.
After what felt like an eternity, Serenity broke the silence and asked, “Mr. York, how far is your hometown from the city?” While she had never visited Zachary’s hometown, she had heard from Grandma May that it was located in the suburbs. Since signing the agreement, Serenity had mentally prepared herself for a potential divorce at any moment, which diminished her interest in visiting her husband’s hometown.
Awkwardness lingered as they continued walking in silence, prompting her to bring up this topic to fill the gap. “With smooth traffic, it takes less than an hour by car. It’s not far, but it’s not exactly close either,” Zachary replied. The York family owned multiple villas in various upscale neighborhoods throughout the city, and they only returned to their main residence occasionally.
“Nana mentioned that your family also has farmland that produces a lot of crops,” Serenity continued.
“Yeah,” Zachary replied with a hum of agreement. It was indeed true. Serenity chose not to press further, aware that Grandma May’s words held weight. The Yorks were simply ordinary farmers, and Serenity understood that she had not ascended the social ladder; she and Zachary were of the same social class.
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