“…or else I’d be exhausted after moving everything upstairs.” This was because she wouldn’t have thought to ask Jim for help. If Jim could hear her thoughts, he would agree, “If the boss hadn’t returned, he wouldn’t have been able to help either.”
“If you need assistance with anything in the future, just let Jim know. He’s dependable and charges reasonably. He completes every task competently as well. I’ll go make dinner now.”
Zachary assumed that his beloved wife would prepare a delicious meal for him when he returned from his business trip. However, seeing her busy organizing things, he resigned himself to the kitchen.
As he entered, he removed his suit jacket and placed it on the sofa, then unbuttoned the cuffs of his sleeves and rolled them up.
“You’re only wearing a jacket and a shirt?”
Zachary paused and replied, “I’m not feeling cold.”
“The weather gets colder and rainier around the new year. It’s quite chilly outside. You should wear more layers unless you want to risk getting jabbed with long needles every day. I won’t mind then; I won’t say a word even if you go naked.”
Zachary was momentarily speechless.
“I bought new clothes for you. They’ve already been dry-cleaned and are in your dresser.”
A smile spread across Zachary’s face. “Seren, you’re so good to me.”
“If I go shopping with my sister and don’t bring back at least a few new outfits for you, she’ll nag me. In her eyes, you’re more favored than her own sister.”
Zachary approached Serenity, bending down so his handsome face was close to hers, then pressed his warm lips against hers.
Serenity instinctively pushed him away and scolded, “Be serious. Don’t kiss me without…”
“Warning.” As she finished her sentence, she pulled him close and kissed his thin lips passionately. Unlike previous kisses, this one felt a bit wild and left her dazed, intensifying her desire. He obliged her wish, lifting her up to carry her into the bedroom. “Zachary…” “Call me Babe,” he replied. Serenity laughed and affectionately called him “Babe.” They say absence makes the heart grow fonder, and the couple soon dove into the excitement of their reunion. Ultimately, only Zachary emerged from the room. He entered the kitchen in high spirits, humming as he began to prepare a delicious dinner for his beloved wife.