{"id":11657,"date":"2026-01-22T13:36:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-5\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:36:30","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:30","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 5"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 5<\/div>\n
With determination in his eyes, Zachary stated, \u201cLet\u2019s get back to the meeting.\u201d<\/div>\n
Closest to Zachary was his cousin, Callum, who was the second oldest among the cousins in Zachary\u2019s age group.<\/div>\n
Leaning in, Callum whispered, \u201cZack, I couldn\u2019t help but overhear your chat with Nana. Did you really marry that Ser- girl?\u201d<\/div>\n
Zachary shot him a disapproving look.<\/div>\n
Callum, scratching his nose, straightened up and decided to drop the subject.<\/div>\n
Despite this, Callum felt nothing but sympathy for Zachary.<\/div>\n
The York family didn\u2019t need to secure their social or financial status through marriage, yet Zack and his new wife were far from a perfect match. Poor Zack had only tied the knot because Nana had taken a liking to her.<\/div>\n
Once again, Callum mentally expressed his condolences for Zachary.<\/div>\n
Thankfully, Callum was not the eldest in the family; otherwise, he would have been expected to marry Nana\u2019s chosen companion.<\/div>\n
Meanwhile, Serenity was completely oblivious to these family dynamics. She had received the details for her new location and was busy hauling her suitcase toward her new home.<\/div>\n
Upon opening the door, she stepped into a spacious residence that was larger and more lavishly decorated than her sister\u2019s house.<\/div>\n
After placing her suitcase down, Serenity began to explore the space. This was her home now.<\/div>\n
The house featured two living areas, four bedrooms, a kitchen, two bathrooms, and two balconies, all with ample room. Serenity estimated the total area to be at least two thousand square feet.<\/div>\n
While the place was sparsely furnished, it included a sofa set with a coffee table and a wine chiller in the living room. Out of the four bedrooms, two were equipped with beds and wardrobes, while the other two remained empty.<\/div>\n
The master bedroom boasted en-suite facilities, including a walk-in closet, a study, and a bathroom. Despite the division of space, the master bedroom felt exceptionally spacious.<\/div>\n

to reality, it\u2019s a different story.\u201d <\/p>\n

Serenity nodded in agreement, recalling the tension she had witnessed. <\/p>\n

\u201cAnyway, I found a place,\u201d she added, trying to sound upbeat. \u201cIt has a nice living hall and a bright room. I think I\u2019ll really like it there.\u201d <\/p>\n

Jasmine\u2019s eyes lit up with curiosity. \u201cOh wow, tell me more! What\u2019s it like?\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s got this lovely balcony that lets in a lot of sunlight, especially in the bedroom where I\u2019m staying. It feels cozy, and I can already imagine decorating it with some plants and a swing. Just the thought of reading a book there makes me happy.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cThat sounds amazing! But what about Zachary? How does he feel about you moving in?\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cWell, he doesn\u2019t seem to be home much, especially for dinner. So, I thought it was high time I brought some home-cooked meals into the mix. I ordered some kitchen utensils online, and when he\u2019s back from work, I want to discuss adding furniture and plants to the balcony. After all, it\u2019s his house, and I\u2019m just a guest for now.\u201d <\/p>\n

Jasmine raised an eyebrow, sensing Serenity\u2019s hesitation. \u201cAre you sure about this? I mean, living together can change things.\u201d <\/p>\n

Serenity sighed, knowing her friend was right. \u201cI know, but until he asks me to embrace this married life, I\u2019m going to take it slow. For now, I just want to make it feel like home.\u201d <\/p>\n

With that, they continued chatting as the shop filled with customers, both friends sharing laughter and support amid the busy atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s get straight to the point: it often feels like women are the ones who are constantly being criticized and blamed. After marriage, we find ourselves prioritizing family above everything else, all while navigating through misunderstandings with a smile. It just doesn\u2019t seem fair. I truly believe your sister should look for a job! It\u2019s essential for women to maintain financial independence so that we can have a voice in our households.<\/p>\n

As Jasmine spoke, she suddenly knitted her brows and looked at Serenity with confusion. \u201cI can\u2019t believe your sister allowed you to move out.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI got married,\u201d Serenity replied.<\/p>\n

\u201cOh\u2026 What? You got married? But you don\u2019t even have a boyfriend! Who did you marry?\u201d Jasmine\u2019s mindless nodding was replaced with shock as she stared at Serenity with wide eyes, her voice rising in pitch.<\/p>\n

Realizing there was no way to keep this under wraps, Serenity decided to share the whole story with Jasmine.<\/p>\n

Jasmine glared at Serenity for a moment before poking her forehead. \u201cI really don\u2019t understand how you found the courage to marry someone you met just once. You could\u2019ve stayed with me if you needed a place to live. I have extra rooms! You could have even considered my cousin if you were looking for a husband.\u201d<\/p>\n

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