{"id":11655,"date":"2026-01-22T13:36:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-3\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:36:28","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:28","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 3"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 3<\/div>\n
\u201cI will, Nana.\u201d<\/div>\n
Serenity replied casually.<\/div>\n
While Grandma May treated her kindly, Serenity knew that Zachary was her blood relative, and she was merely connected to the family through marriage. The thought of the Yorks supporting her during any conflict with Zachary felt unlikely to her.<\/div>\n
This reminded her of her sister\u2019s experience with her in-laws.<\/div>\n
Before her sister\u2019s marriage, the in-laws were exceptionally kind to her, to the point that their biological daughter felt envious.<\/div>\n
However, the dynamic changed drastically after the wedding. Whenever her sister had a disagreement with her husband, her mother-in-law would chastise her for being a poor wife.<\/div>\n
In essence, the son remained firmly in the family\u2019s good graces, while the daughter-in-law was often regarded as an outsider.<\/div>\n
\u201cI know you\u2019re headed to work, so I shouldn\u2019t keep you. I\u2019ll have Zack come by and pick you up for dinner later,\u201d Grandma May said.<\/div>\n
\u201cNana, I\u2019ll be closing the shop pretty late tonight. I\u2019m not sure I can make it. Can we plan for the weekend instead?\u201d Serenity replied.<\/div>\n
Weekends were quieter at the bookshop since the school was closed, and the shop relied heavily on student customers. This meant she would have more time and wouldn\u2019t need to worry about running the shop during that period.<\/div>\n
\u201cOf course,\u201d Grandma May agreed. \u201cThe weekend it is then. Focus on your work for now.\u201d<\/div>\n
With that, the elderly lady ended the call.<\/div>\n
Instead of heading directly to the shop, Serenity decided to text her best friend, Jasmine Sox, to let her know she would be back before the last school bell rang.<\/div>\n
With one important task checked off her list, Serenity knew it was time to inform her sister and begin the process of moving out.<\/div>\n
About ten minutes later, Serenity arrived at her sister\u2019s house.<\/div>\n
Her brother-in-law was already at work, while her sister was busy hanging clothes out to dry on the balcony. Seeing that<\/div>\n

Serenity had returned home, and her sister couldn\u2019t help but voice her worries. \u201cWhy are you back this late, Seren? Is the shop closed today?\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI plan to go when it\u2019s busy in the afternoon. Is Sonny awake yet?\u201d Serenity inquired.<\/p>\n

Sonny, Serenity\u2019s young nephew, was currently navigating the challenges of his Terrible Twos.<\/p>\n

\u201cNot yet. The house is too quiet for him to be awake,\u201d Liberty replied, a hint of relief in her voice.<\/p>\n

As Serenity assisted with the laundry, she brought up the events of the previous night. <\/p>\n

\u201cSeren, your brother-in-law isn\u2019t trying to push you out. He\u2019s just dealing with a lot of stress. It\u2019s not like I\u2019m working,\u201d Liberty explained, trying to clarify for her husband.<\/p>\n

Despite Liberty\u2019s reassurances, Serenity remained reserved, fully aware that her brother-in-law was subtly attempting to make her feel unwelcome.<\/p>\n

Her brother-in-law held a well-paying managerial position at a firm. Liberty had met him during college, and they both worked at the same company before getting married. After their wedding, he lovingly told Liberty, \u201cI\u2019ll take care of you. Just stay at home and relax. I don\u2019t want you to be worn out when the baby arrives.\u201d <\/p>\n

Believing she had found her ideal partner, Liberty decided to leave her job and embrace life as a housewife. A year later, she welcomed a beautiful son into their family, but her days quickly became consumed with childcare and household duties. The once-vibrant woman hardly had time to care for herself, let alone think about her figure or consider returning to the workforce.<\/p>\n

Fast forward three years, and Liberty had transformed from a young, attractive woman into an overweight and disheveled housewife, struggling to find even a moment for herself.<\/p>\n

Serenity, being five years younger than Liberty, had faced her own challenges. Their parents\u2019 tragic passing in a car accident when Serenity was just ten had left the sisters leaning on each other for support.<\/p>\n

Although the compensation from their parents\u2019 accident was sufficient for the sisters to finish their studies, their grandparents from both sides sought a share of that money. With what little was left, the sisters had to\u2026<\/p>\n

scrimping and saving to make it through college.<\/p>\n

With their grandparents taking over the family home, Serenity and her sister found themselves in the position of renting. Their renting days, however, came to a close when Liberty walked down the aisle.<\/p>\n

Liberty held a deep affection for Serenity and discussed their living situation with her soon-to-be husband before tying the knot. He readily agreed to take both Liberty and Serenity as a package deal, but it wasn\u2019t long before his underlying resentment began to surface.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m sorry, Liberty. I feel like a burden to you,\u201d Serenity confessed, her voice tinged with sadness.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, Seren, don\u2019t think like that. Mom and Dad left us too soon. I\u2019m all you\u2019ve got,\u201d Liberty reassured her sister.<\/p>\n

Serenity felt a wave of emotion wash over her. Throughout her childhood, she had always relied on Liberty for support, and now it was her turn to be the pillar of strength for her sister.<\/p>\n

After a moment of silence, Serenity pulled out her marriage license and presented it to Liberty. \u201cI\u2019m married, Liberty. I just signed the papers and came back to let you know. I\u2019ll be packing up and moving out shortly.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cYou got married?!\u201d Liberty exclaimed, her voice rising to an almost screeching pitch.<\/p>\n

Staring at Serenity in disbelief, Liberty grabbed the marriage license for a closer look. There, alongside a stranger\u2019s name, was her sister\u2019s signature. Attached was a photo of the newlyweds.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s going on, Serenity? I thought you didn\u2019t even have a boyfriend!\u201d Liberty demanded.<\/p>\n

The man in the photo was quite handsome, but his piercing gaze and the harsh lines of his face suggested he might not be the easiest person to get along with.<\/p>\n

On her way back, Serenity had concocted a story. \u201cActually, I\u2019ve been in a relationship for a while now. His name is Zachary. He\u2019s always been busy with work, which is why he never got the chance to meet you.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cHe proposed, and I said yes. Then we went to City Hall to get our marriage license. He\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a wonderful man, Liberty. He treats me well. Don\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll find my happily-ever-after.\u201d <\/p>\n

Liberty struggled to believe Serenity\u2019s words. She had never heard of a boyfriend in her sister\u2019s life, yet now Serenity claimed to be engaged, flaunting a ring on her finger. <\/p>\n

Liberty suspected that Serenity must have overheard the argument from the previous night. Feeling emotional, Liberty\u2019s eyes filled with tears as she said, \u201cSeren, I told your brother-in-law that you covered the groceries. You are always welcome to stay with us.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no rush for you to get married or to move out,\u201d she added. Liberty had a feeling that Serenity hadn\u2019t known her boyfriend for very long; otherwise, she wouldn\u2019t have waited until now to share the news. <\/p>\n

The sudden decision to obtain a marriage license seemed to stem from Liberty\u2019s husband, who felt that Serenity was overstaying her welcome. It seemed that Serenity was eager to tie the knot before Liberty\u2019s own marriage encountered any difficulties. <\/p>\n

With a warm smile, Serenity tried to reassure her sister. \u201cLiberty, this has nothing to do with you. My relationship with Zachary is solid. I have my happy ending, and I want you to be happy for me.\u201d <\/p>\n

Despite Serenity\u2019s words, tears streamed down Liberty\u2019s face. Serenity wrapped her arms around her sister, holding her until the tears subsided. She made a promise to Liberty, \u201cI\u2019ll visit you often. Zachary\u2019s house is just a short ten-minute ride away on my e-bike in Brynfield.\u201d <\/p>\n

Curious, Liberty inquired, \u201cWhat\u2019s the situation with his family?\u201d <\/p>\n

With the marriage now official, Liberty had no choice but to accept it. She pressed further for details about her new brother-in-law. <\/p>\n

Serenity admitted that she didn\u2019t know much about the Yorks. Even though she had gotten to know Grandma May over the past three months, she had never pried into the family\u2019s private matters. All she knew was that Zachary was the eldest son and had several younger brothers, along with a few cousins. <\/p>\n

Zachary worked at a company in Wiltspoon.<\/p>\n

He was thriving in life, owning both a house and a car, representing some of the finest companies. Serenity shared the limited information she had with her sister. <\/p>\n

Liberty, upon learning that Zachary had no debt attached to the house, inquired, \u201cThat\u2019s his prenuptial property. Seren, could you persuade him to include your name on the title deed?\u201d <\/p>\n

With her name on the deed, Serenity would at least have some protection.<\/p>\n

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