{"id":11654,"date":"2026-01-22T13:36:27","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-2\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:36:27","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:27","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 2"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n
Chapter 2<\/div>\n
\u201cI won\u2019t back out on a promise.\u201d<\/div>\n
After several days of contemplation, Serenity finally reached a decision. With her mind made up, she was determined to honor her commitment.<\/div>\n
At this point, Zachary had nothing more to add. He retrieved a document from his bag and placed it on the officer\u2019s desk.<\/div>\n
Serenity followed suit, laying down her own document.<\/div>\n
The two of them completed the necessary paperwork in less than ten minutes.<\/div>\n
Once the officer issued the marriage license, Zachary pulled a set of keys from his pocket and handed them to Serenity. \u201cI purchased a house in Brynfield,\u201d he explained. \u201cNana mentioned that you run a bookshop near Wiltspoon School. Luckily, my place isn\u2019t too far from your job; it\u2019s about a ten-minute bus ride away.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cDo you have a driver\u2019s license? If so, you could consider getting a car. I can assist with the down payment, while you\u2019ll handle the monthly payments. This way, commuting to work will be more convenient for you.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cI tend to get quite busy at work, so you might not see much of me. There will also be business trips to contend with. Don\u2019t worry about me; just take care of yourself. I\u2019ll transfer the household expenses to you on the tenth of each month when my salary comes in.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cLastly, for the time being, we should keep our marriage under wraps for convenience\u2019s sake.\u201d<\/div>\n
Zachary must have held a significant position at his office, as he continued speaking without pausing for Serenity\u2019s input.<\/div>\n
Serenity had only agreed to the marriage to avoid causing conflict between her sister and her brother-in-law. To her, this marriage was a means of escaping her home while ensuring her sister\u2019s peace of mind; it was essentially a marriage in name only.<\/div>\n
With Zachary handing her the keys, she accepted them gladly.<\/div>\n
\u201cI do have a driver\u2019s license, but owning a car isn\u2019t something I\u2019m considering at the moment. I usually commute to work on an e-bike, which I just replaced.\u201d<\/div>\n

batteries for the bike? It would really be a shame not to take it out for a ride,\u201d she thought.<\/p>\n

\u201cUm\u2026 Mr. York, are we splitting the bills?\u201d Serenity inquired.<\/p>\n

Although her sister and brother-in-law had married for love, her brother-in-law suggested going Dutch, almost as if he felt her sister might be taking advantage of him.<\/p>\n

Caring for a child, grocery shopping, cooking, and managing household chores required a tremendous amount of time and effort. A man who had never experienced these responsibilities might mistakenly believe that his wife had it easy at home with the child-minding, cooking, and cleaning.<\/p>\n

Since Serenity and Zachary had never met before signing the papers, she felt more comfortable proposing they share expenses.<\/p>\n

Without hesitation, Zachary responded with a hint of sadness, \u201cI have the means to support my wife and our little family. There\u2019s no need to share the costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

Serenity smiled back, \u201cAlright then.\u201d<\/p>\n

She wasn\u2019t the type to take advantage without contributing. Whatever was needed for the house, Serenity intended to cover it herself. After all, she was already saving on rent.<\/p>\n

For Serenity, it was all about mutual understanding, give-and-take, and living together harmoniously.<\/p>\n

Zachary glanced at his watch before saying, \u201cI need to get back to work. You can either take my car home or catch a cab. I\u2019ll reimburse you for the fare. I\u2019m taking Nana to my brother\u2019s.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThat reminds me, let\u2019s exchange numbers so we can reach each other easily,\u201d Serenity suggested.<\/p>\n

She pulled out her phone and saved his contact information. \u201cI\u2019ll grab a cab. You should focus on your work.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOkay. Just call me if you need anything,\u201d Zachary replied.<\/p>\n

Before she left, he handed her two hundred dollars for the cab fare, which Serenity initially refused. However, she quickly accepted the money when he frowned at her.<\/p>\n

Instead of stepping out of City Hall together as newlyweds, Zachary walked ahead, making a beeline for his car.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhere\u2019s my\u2026?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGranddaughter-in-law?\u201d Grandma May questioned, her skepticism evident as she glanced at her grandson. \u201cYou went in together. Why didn\u2019t you leave together? Did you change your mind, or did Serenity change hers?\u201d<\/p>\n

Zachary, fastening his seatbelt, pulled out the marriage license and handed it to his grandmother. \u201cWe got the papers. I need to rush back for a meeting at the office. I gave her two hundred dollars to get a cab.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cGran, I\u2019ll take you up to the crossroad ahead. The bodyguard will drive you home,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou shouldn\u2019t just leave Serenity like that, no matter how busy you are. Wait! Don\u2019t drive off until Serenity is out. You can go back to work after you take her home,\u201d Grandma May insisted, trying to get out, but the door was locked.<\/p>\n

\u201cGran, I married her as you wanted, but you can\u2019t control everything I do. I\u2019m the one living with her, so it\u2019s my decision. I\u2019ll observe her and judge her character myself. If she doesn\u2019t pass the test, I won\u2019t make the marriage official,\u201d Zachary replied firmly.<\/p>\n

Grandma May muttered, \u201c\u2026Divorce is not an option in our family!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, that depends on whether I\u2019ve chosen a wife worth spending my life with,\u201d Zachary shot back as he started the car.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019re being ridiculous! No husband would behave this way. How could you drive away and leave your bride right after getting married?\u201d Grandma May expressed her frustration. She recognized that since her oldest grandson had made the significant concession of marrying Serenity, he was unwilling to compromise on anything else. There was little she could do; pushing him too hard might make Serenity a grass widow, leaving her as the real victim in all this.<\/p>\n

Zachary let his grandmother vent her frustrations at him. He was determined to make Serenity happy if she earned it. However, if it turned out she had been deceiving Grandma May and putting on a fa\u00e7ade, Zachary was prepared to part ways with her six months down the line.<\/p>\n

to adjust to the idea that she was now married to a man who had kept their union under wraps and had no intentions of physical intimacy. <\/p>\n

After driving for about ten minutes, Zachary decided to stop at an intersection. There were several luxury sedans parked nearby, including a striking Rolls Royce. <\/p>\n

Zachary parked his car on the side of the road, stepped out, and tossed the keys to a waiting bodyguard. He instructed, \u201cTake the old Mrs. home.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not going back! I want to stay with you and spend time with my new granddaughter-in-law!\u201d Grandma May protested. <\/p>\n

Despite her vocal objections, Zachary climbed into the Rolls Royce, choosing to ignore her complaints. All Grandma May could do was watch as her beloved grandson drove off in the opulent vehicle. <\/p>\n

Zachary was indeed a powerful figure within Wiltspoon\u2019s corporate scene, being the heir to the wealthiest family in the area, with a staggering net worth of a hundred billion dollars! <\/p>\n

\u201cRuthless b*stard!\u201d Grandma May cursed, her bitterness evident. She muttered under her breath, \u201cI can\u2019t wait for karma to catch up with you when you fall for Serenity.\u201d <\/p>\n

No amount of frustration could bring her grandson back. By the time Grandma May reached for her phone to call Serenity, the latter was already in a cab heading home. <\/p>\n

\u201cSerenity, Zack is really busy with work right now. Don\u2019t take it personally,\u201d Grandma May said, trying to comfort her. <\/p>\n

Feeling the marriage license crumpled in her pocket, Serenity replied, \u201cI understand, Grandma May. I\u2019m not upset at all, really. No need to worry. He\u2019s covering my fare; I\u2019m already on my way home.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cNow that you\u2019re married to Zack, am I still just Grandma May to you?\u201d <\/p>\n

Serenity paused, momentarily bewildered, then decided to call her gran. <\/p>\n

The old lady joyfully embraced her new title. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re family now, Serenity. If Zack ever gives you a hard time, just let me know. I\u2019ll always support you.\u201d <\/p>\n

It felt like forever for her to fully process that she was not just a newcomer in the family but now an integral part of it.<\/p>\n

Grandma May was determined that her grandson would find a wife. There was absolutely no chance she would let him mistreat Serenity.<\/p>\n

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