{"id":11801,"date":"2026-01-22T13:38:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:38:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/?p=11801"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:38:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:38:54","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-149","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-149\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 149"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n<div>Chapter 149<\/div>\n<div>In contrast, Zachary felt no anger at all; he simply wanted to avoid letting Serenity catch him smiling.<\/div>\n<div>It wasn\u2019t until he entered the residential building that he noticed his wife had not followed him. He stopped abruptly, turned around, and asked with a serious tone, \u201cAre you planning to spend the night standing there?\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Snapping out of her reverie, Serenity hurried over, eager to comply.<\/div>\n<div>\u201cNo hard feelings, Mr. York?\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Zachary shot her a frosty glance. His expression often conveyed that vibe. Gently poking her forehead, he said, \u201cThis better not happen again!\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Acting like a well-behaved child, Serenity raised her hand in promise, saying, \u201cI promise it won\u2019t happen again.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Without saying anything further, Zachary turned and continued walking, with Serenity quickly trailing behind him.<\/div>\n<div>As she gazed at his muscular back, Serenity felt the effects of the alcohol fading. She muttered to herself, \u2018Nana told me to make a move on him, but I lack the confidence to warm the heart of an ice prince.\u2019<\/div>\n<div>Still, flirting with him was undeniably enjoyable.<\/div>\n<div>She only had the courage to take a chance because she had a glass of wine. Typically, Serenity would only dare to caress his face, but he seemed to guard himself as if she were attempting to pull his pants off rather than simply touching his face.<\/div>\n<div>Once they arrived home, Zachary headed straight for the kitchen.<\/div>\n<div>Since Serenity had no idea what he was up to, she inquired, but he ignored her. Not wanting to intrude on his business, Serenity walked to the balcony and sat on the swing. Leaning back against the seat, she gently pushed off with her toes, creating a soft sway.<\/div>\n<div>Her thoughts were consumed by her sister\u2019s marriage.<\/div>\n<div>Serenity and Zachary had married at first sight, having no prior acquaintance before signing the papers. After their wedding, the couple continued their lives with<\/p>\n<p>mutual respect.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>They likely weren\u2019t close enough to reveal their flaws to one another.<\/div>\n<div>Undeniably, Serenity had a better situation than her sister.<\/div>\n<div>At least she wouldn\u2019t be affected by Zachary\u2019s attitude toward her, as their relationship lacked any emotional involvement!<\/div>\n<div>Nonetheless, Liberty and Hank eventually married after years of dating. Though her sister might claim to have given up on her brother-in-law, Liberty still harbored feelings for Hank.<\/div>\n<div>Moreover, Sonny was also part of the equation.<\/div>\n<div>Reflecting on the love and affection her sister once shared with her brother-in-law, Serenity sighed.<\/div>\n<div>Was marriage truly the grave of love?<\/div>\n<div>Her sister endured domestic violence from her brother-in-law less than three years into their marriage.<\/div>\n<div>\u201cSerenity.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Zachary\u2019s calls from inside the house snapped Serenity back to reality from her deep thoughts.<\/div>\n<div>After she responded to him, Zachary added, \u201cI made you something for your hangover. Have a drink before you wash up and get to bed. Leave everything else until tomorrow.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>He understood that Serenity felt sympathy for her sister and wanted to defend her.<\/div>\n<div>Since it was late and she wasn\u2019t entirely sober, Zachary preferred to avoid a deep discussion with her at that moment.<\/div>\n<div>Serenity fell silent, surprised that he had gone into the kitchen to prepare something for her hangover.<\/div>\n<div>She stood up, left the balcony, and entered the house.<\/div>\n<div>They could divorce six months later, provided they didn\u2019t invest any emotions into the marriage. After that, they would go their separate ways.<\/div>\n<div>With this in mind, Serenity reminded herself to refrain from flirting with him while she was drunk.<\/div>\n<div>They should remain a married couple in name only, maintaining a respectful distance from one another.<\/div>\n<div>Zachary placed the drink on the dining table. As Serenity entered the house, he said quietly, \u201cI\u2019ll leave<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe drink is here. Please clean up after you finish.\u201d He turned around and headed to his room. As usual, he locked the door behind him to prevent her from snooping and coming in.<\/p>\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"text-chapter-toolbar\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\"><i class=\"icon ion-md-settings\"><\/i><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chapter 149 In contrast, Zachary felt no anger at all; he simply wanted to avoid letting Serenity catch him smiling. 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