{"id":11663,"date":"2026-01-22T13:36:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-11\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:36:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:36:36","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 11"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>\n
Chapter 11<\/div>\n
\u201cLet\u2019s go.\u201d<\/div>\n
Despite the inner turmoil he felt towards Serenity, Zachary had no plans to express his feelings or take any action. <\/div>\n
On paper, Serenity was his wife, yet their relationship felt more like that of strangers.<\/div>\n
Feeling uneasy, the driver hesitated before starting the car.<\/div>\n
Unbeknownst to her, Serenity had come dangerously close to colliding with Zachary\u2019s vehicle. She zoomed off on her e-bike and arrived at the shop in no time at all. Jasmine, who lived nearby, typically arrived before Serenity did.<\/div>\n
\u201cSeren.\u201d<\/div>\n
After finishing her setup, Jasmine ordered breakfast. As she savored her meal, her best friend made her entrance. With a smile, Jasmine inquired, \u201cHave you eaten?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cYeah.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cOh.\u201d Jasmine continued enjoying the most important meal of the day.<\/div>\n
\u201cI brought you some desserts. They\u2019re really delicious. You\u2019ve got to try them.\u201d<\/div>\n
As she picked up a bag from the cash register, Jasmine called out to her best friend.<\/div>\n
Serenity placed her bike key on the counter and took a seat, reaching for the dessert bag. \u201cYou can never go wrong with desserts. By the way, I spotted a Rolls Royce on my way here, Jasmine.\u201d<\/div>\n
Jasmine responded, \u201cOh, interesting! It\u2019s not unusual to see a Rolls Royce in Wiltspoon, but it\u2019s definitely not a common occurrence. Did you catch a glimpse of who was inside? Was it like the stories \u2013 a hot, single CEO?\u201d<\/div>\n
Serenity simply looked at Jasmine, speechless. <\/div>\n
Jasmine burst into laughter. \u201cThat\u2019s how it always is in the stories. Why do the young, attractive, and wealthy CEOs always seem to evade us?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cThe plots are created to appeal to the audience. Who would buy a book about an average wage earner? The leading man is always someone from the elite class, even if he\u2019s not a CEO.\u201d<\/div>\n
Jasmine laughed again, finding the truth in Serenity\u2019s words. <\/div>\n
\u201cSpeaking of which, are you free tonight, Seren?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cYou know I usually just stay home or work at the shop,\u201d<\/div>\n

\u201cRight? What\u2019s going on?\u201d <\/p>\n

For Serenity, life was straightforward. Her days were filled with managing the shop and looking after her sister\u2019s son. <\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s a dinner party tonight,\u201d Jasmine announced. \u201cIt\u2019s a gathering of high society, and I received an invitation. Would you like to join me and see what their world is like?\u201d <\/p>\n

Serenity politely declined. \u201cI don\u2019t belong to that circle. I\u2019m not interested.\u201d <\/p>\n

Despite her decent earnings, she felt that the elite were out of her reach. Serenity had no desire to force her way into their community, nor did she have the financial means to do so. <\/p>\n

Honestly, if someone of her status attended such an upscale dinner party, she might easily be mistaken for a server. <\/p>\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to go either,\u201d Jasmine confessed, \u201cbut my mom pleaded with my aunt for an invite. Since I can bring a plus one, I thought of you. Seren, please, come with me! I need you to help me get through it. I don\u2019t want to deal with my mom\u2019s nagging.\u201d <\/p>\n

The Sox family was affluent and well-known in Wiltspoon, owning various properties and several storefronts that generated significant rental income. Yet, their wealth didn\u2019t guarantee them social prestige. <\/p>\n

Mrs. Sox took great pride in her daughter\u2019s beauty, believing that marrying Jasmine off could elevate their social status. Jasmine\u2019s aunt had married into a wealthy, influential family after years of hard work. Now, she enjoyed mingling with the upper class. <\/p>\n

The aunt was very fond of Jasmine and thought her niece had everything it took to attract a rich and powerful bachelor. When Jasmine\u2019s mother made the request, the aunt was more than willing to help. <\/p>\n

\u201cIs Mrs. Sox pressuring you to marry again?\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cIsn\u2019t that what all mothers do? They can\u2019t wait to push their daughters out into the world to become someone else\u2019s responsibility the moment they turn eighteen. I can make\u2026<\/p>\n

her along to the event. Serenity was determined to be financially independent and enjoy life on her own terms, without relying on a man for happiness.<\/p>\n

\u201cI believe you shouldn\u2019t marry outside your social class,\u201d Jasmine remarked. \u201cI don\u2019t want to marry up either. My aunt managed to fit into that world, but it took her decades. She went through a lot of struggles when she first married my uncle and often cried to my mom during those early days. She understands the challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jasmine was a strong advocate for freedom and rejected the unspoken rules of the upper class.<\/p>\n

\u201cCome on, Seren! Just this once. We\u2019ll experience how the top 1% live. My aunt mentioned there will be plenty of young, eligible bachelors at the dinner party tonight. They\u2019re all from Wiltspoon\u2019s elite and wealthy families. We can enjoy the atmosphere even if we\u2019re not looking to find a man. Plus, it\u2019s a dinner party, which means there will be plenty of great food!\u201d she urged.<\/p>\n

Serenity, like Jasmine, had a soft spot for good food.<\/p>\n

After an hour of persuasion, Serenity finally relented and agreed to join her best friend at the event. They decided to close the store a bit earlier to make their way to the party.<\/p>\n

Before leaving, Serenity called her sister to check on her nephew. It was a relief to learn that he had seen a doctor and that his fever was just a minor case of sniffles.<\/p>\n

Feeling reassured, she then informed Liberty about the dinner party she was attending with Jasmine.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s a nice experience, even if it\u2019s just for the sake of it. You might end up making some friends from that social circle,\u201d Liberty said, fully supportive of Serenity\u2019s decision to go.<\/p>\n

Her sister encouraged her to witness this different side of life.<\/p>\n

The shop was officially closed just after lunch to allow them to attend the evening\u2019s festivities. Jasmine eagerly whisked her best friend home to find a fancy dress and apply some makeup for the event. <\/p>\n

Since the Sox family adored Serenity, they had no objections to Jasmine bringing her along to the gathering.<\/p>\n

Serenity accompanied Jasmine to the dinner party, and since she was already married, there was no worry about her overshadowing Jasmine.<\/p>\n

Just after six in the evening, a sedan, arranged by Jasmine\u2019s aunt, pulled into the Soxes\u2019 driveway.<\/p>\n

\u201cHave fun!\u201d Mrs. Sox called out as she saw the girls off at the door. Turning to Serenity, she added, \u201cPlease help me keep an eye on Jasmine. Make sure she doesn\u2019t overindulge at the buffet\u2014encourage her to mingle with the young bachelors instead.\u201d<\/p>\n

She then addressed her daughter, \u201cJasmine, remember that your aunt has put in a lot of effort for you. Don\u2019t let her down.\u201d<\/p>\n

With a reassuring smile, Serenity responded, \u201cDon\u2019t worry, Mrs. Sox. I\u2019ll make sure Jasmine doesn\u2019t just gravitate toward the buffet.\u201d <\/p>\n

They planned to enjoy the buffet together.<\/p>\n

\u201cI feel relieved knowing you\u2019re here,\u201d Mrs. Sox admitted. She appreciated Serenity\u2019s sensible and independent nature. If only her son weren\u2019t much younger than Serenity, Mrs. Sox would have surely tried to play matchmaker.<\/p>\n

It was unfortunate that Serenity was already taken. The Sox family had plenty of eligible young men, and Serenity could have chosen any of them if she had been looking to get married.<\/p>\n

But it was what it was\u2014there was no use dwelling on it, as Mrs. Sox\u2019s regrets wouldn\u2019t change the situation.<\/p>\n

With Mrs. Sox urging them to hurry, Jasmine, adorned in glamorous makeup, a stunning white gown, and sparkling jewelry, playfully nudged her best friend into the sedan provided by her aunt.<\/p>\n

Since Serenity was married and attending as a plus-one, she opted for her usual attire and minimal makeup. Yet, her natural beauty radiated, even in her understated look.<\/p>\n

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