{"id":11656,"date":"2026-01-22T13:36:29","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-4\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:36:29","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:29","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 4"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 4<\/div>\n
\u201cYou mentioned it yourself, Liberty. That house is Zachary\u2019s prenuptial property. It wouldn\u2019t make sense for me to have my name on the title deed since I haven\u2019t contributed financially to it. I think we should just let it go,\u201d Serenity explained.<\/div>\n
Zachary had done Serenity a great service by giving her the key to their home right after they tied the knot. This gesture allowed her to settle in immediately, resolving her housing issues.<\/div>\n
Serenity had no intention of asking Zachary to change the title. However, she wouldn\u2019t oppose it if he chose to add her name voluntarily. Now that they were officially married, she was committed to spending her life with him.<\/div>\n
Liberty felt it was important to at least mention the title issue. Understanding that her sister was self-sufficient and not motivated by greed, she chose not to linger on the topic.<\/div>\n
After a thorough discussion, Serenity successfully moved out of her sister\u2019s home.<\/div>\n
Liberty had planned to drop her off at Brynfield, but just then, Sonny woke up. The little boy immediately started crying for his mother as soon as he opened his eyes.<\/div>\n
\u201cYou should take care of Sonny. I don\u2019t have much to carry; I can handle it myself,\u201d Serenity said.<\/div>\n
Liberty needed to tend to her son and prepare lunch. She knew her husband would be upset if he returned to an empty table after a long day at work.<\/div>\n
With no other option, Liberty cautioned, \u201cDrive safely. Are you joining us for lunch? Bring your husband along.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cI have to head to the shop later, so I can\u2019t make it for lunch. My husband is swamped with work too. He has a business trip this afternoon, so it may be a while before I can bring him to see you,\u201d Serenity replied, stretching the truth.<\/div>\n
She was unaware of much about Zachary, but Grandma May had mentioned that he was a workaholic, often traveling for business and away for several days at a time. With no clear idea of when Zachary would be available, Serenity felt it was best not to commit to a visit just yet.<\/div>\n

felt a wave of frustration wash over her as she stared at her phone, puzzled. \u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d she muttered to herself, feeling a mix of confusion and annoyance. <\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s headed off on a business trip the very same day he tied the knot,\u201d Serenity thought, shaking her head at Zachary\u2019s apparent lack of consideration for her sister, Liberty. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve only managed to get our marriage license, not the wedding itself. In my opinion, he should focus on these trips to earn more money since the expenses are bound to accumulate. I should really get going, Liberty. It\u2019s time to feed Sonny,\u201d she called out, waving goodbye to her sister and her nephew before lugging her suitcase down the stairs.<\/p>\n

Though Serenity had heard about Brynfield, she had never set foot in the neighborhood before. After hailing a cab, she headed straight to Brynfield. It was only upon arriving that she realized she had forgotten to ask Zachary which floor his apartment was on.<\/p>\n

Serenity quickly pulled out her phone, contemplating whether to call Zachary. However, knowing he was likely busy at work, she opted to reach out via WhatsApp instead. <\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Zachary was in a meeting. Everyone in the conference room had their phones on silent; personal calls were strictly off-limits during this time. He had also muted his own phone. As it rested on the table, he noticed Serenity\u2019s incoming call but, without hesitation, he dismissed it. He hadn\u2019t saved her contact after their brief exchange at City Hall, and seeing the name \u201cMermaid in the Deep Blue Sea\u201d pop up did little to spark his interest. <\/p>\n

With a swift motion, Zachary blacklisted Serenity\u2019s number, completely unaware of the impact of his actions. <\/p>\n

Unbeknownst to Zachary, Serenity was still trying to reach him, feeling increasingly distressed about not being able to get through. She decided to send him a message: \u201cMr. York, I\u2019m at Brynfield now, but I don\u2019t know which floor your place is on.\u201d <\/p>\n

After hitting send, Serenity\u2019s heart sank when she realized the message couldn\u2019t be delivered. She stared blankly at the screen, bewildered. \u201cWhy can\u2019t I reach his number? We exchanged numbers at City Hall. Did I get it wrong?\u201d she pondered, feeling a knot of anxiety tighten in her stomach.<\/p>\n

mumbled to herself as she pondered deeply about a potential gap in her memory. After a thorough reflection, Serenity came to a conclusion\u2014Zachary might have blacklisted her number. <\/p>\n

Could he have forgotten that they had just tied the knot? Honestly, if Serenity had remained at her sister\u2019s house, she wouldn\u2019t have lasted two days before she drew a complete blank about her husband. <\/p>\n

Later, Serenity decided to reach out to Grandma May. Once she connected with her, Serenity said, \u201cNana, I\u2019ve moved out of my sister\u2019s place and I\u2019m now at Brynfield. But I have no idea what floor Zachary\u2019s apartment is on. Do you know?\u201d<\/p>\n

Grandma May paused, seemingly at a loss for words. <\/p>\n

\u201cJust a moment, Serenity. I\u2019ll give Zack a call right now,\u201d she replied. <\/p>\n

Unfortunately, Grandma May was also in the dark. Zachary had recently purchased a house and car as a way to evaluate Serenity, and Grandma May only discovered that he bought a property at Brynfield after the couple obtained their marriage license.<\/p>\n

Without wasting any time, Grandma May ended the call and reached out to Zachary. Meanwhile, after blacklisting his wife\u2019s number, Zachary had set his phone down and returned to his meeting. Less than three minutes later, his phone lit up with a call from Nana. He accepted it.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m in a meeting, Nana,\u201d he said in his deep voice. \u201cAnything can wait until I get home.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cZack, what\u2019s the unit number of the place you bought at Brynfield? Serenity is there now but she\u2019s unsure of the location. Don\u2019t you have her number? You should tell her,\u201d Grandma May urged.<\/p>\n

Zachary raised an eyebrow, suddenly recalling the situation. Today, he had married a woman he barely knew, but Nana held her in high regard. He believed her name was Serenity. Just moments ago, he had blacklisted her number.<\/p>\n

\u201cNana, tell her it\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n

\u201cApartment 808 on the eighth floor of Block B,\u201d came the brisk voice of the old lady on the phone. <\/p>\n

\u201cSure. I\u2019ll inform her. Please continue with your meeting,\u201d she added before hanging up and relaying the message to Serenity. <\/p>\n

Zachary sat quietly, staring at his phone for a moment. Finally, he removed Serenity from his list of banned contacts. He saved her number and promptly sent her a text to apologize. \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I forgot who you were earlier.\u201d <\/p>\n

Serenity, however, didn\u2019t take offense. After all, Grandma May\u2019s family had personally thanked her after she saved their mother\u2019s life. By the time the grandchildren arrived at the hospital to visit, Serenity had already left, making it difficult for Zachary to remember someone he barely knew. <\/p>\n

Despite Nana mentioning Serenity multiple times, Zachary hadn\u2019t paid much attention and struggled to recall her name. <\/p>\n

Serenity quickly replied, \u201cIt\u2019s fine. Just focus on your work. I\u2019m moving my stuff up the stairs.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cDo you need any help?\u201d Zachary inquired. <\/p>\n

\u201cI only have a suitcase. I can manage on my own. Besides, would you really come back to help if I needed it?\u201d she answered. <\/p>\n

Zachary replied honestly, \u201cNo.\u201d He had a packed schedule and couldn\u2019t find time to assist her with the move. <\/p>\n

Serenity sent back a cry-laughing emoji and then went quiet. She didn\u2019t want to intrude on his work. <\/p>\n

Zachary also stopped messaging, recognizing there was little to discuss since they hardly knew each other. His primary desire was for a calm and compliant wife who wouldn\u2019t bother him over trivial matters, leaving him little time for casual conversations. <\/p>\n

As he placed his phone back on the table, Zachary glanced up and realized that everyone in the room was now looking at him.<\/p>\n

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