legwork and spending money.
During Thanksgiving, Serenity’s aunts would offer a small plate of leftover turkey to Old Mr. and Mrs. Hunt, who would then brag about it for the entire year. Apparently, their sons were thoughtful enough to remember them during the holiday.
However, the elderly couple seemed to forget that Serenity’s family provided them with the best part of the turkey, and this generosity extended beyond just Thanksgiving!
In return, Serenity’s family received nothing but criticism.
“Why is he playing favorites when they’re all his children?” Jasmine complained. “That would never happen in my family.”
Serenity paused before responding, “I suppose some people can’t love all their children equally.”
Jasmine looked at her best friend with sympathy.
She believed Serenity would find her happily ever after if she could resolve her differences with Zachary—just kiss and make up.
No one considered that Serenity’s money-hungry relatives would cling to the sisters like a leech. They had laid low for a while, but now they had returned stronger and more unscrupulous than ever.
Zachary reached out and draped his arm over Serenity’s shoulder in a gesture of comfort.
The girl shrugged his arm off and softly said, “Stay out of it next time, Mr. York. You’re the heir to the York family. It could harm your reputation if someone catches you in the act and posts it online.”
Looking deeply into her eyes, Zachary replied, “What good is a good reputation without you in my life?”
“Don’t be afraid or intimidated by them, Seren. I’ll call the police if they come to my workplace. They can’t enter the office or our home. Their intimidation tactics mean nothing to me.”
“There’s always a black sheep in the family, even in the
“No family, regardless of social class, is immune to a few bad apples.”
Serenity cast a glance at him before turning to head back to the shop. Jasmine shot Zachary a look and followed her inside.
Zachary couldn’t help but wonder if he had said something wrong. Why did they both look at him and walk away without a word? He stood there, frozen in place.
The bodyguards were growing anxious for their boss, who appeared to be lost in thought. Mr. Zachary could usually put on a brave face and cling to the missus like glue, so why was he standing there?
A bouquet of roses awaited delivery, still in the car. Earlier, Zachary had told Jim that he would remain at the shop to be with Serenity, even if she chased him out with a broom.
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