{"id":12224,"date":"2026-01-22T13:50:38","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-423\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:50:38","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-423","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-423\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 423"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fpm_start\"><\/div>\n<div>Chapter 423<\/div>\n<div>Rain poured throughout the night, finally ceasing at dawn. Serenity woke up at her usual time.<\/div>\n<div>As she opened her eyes, she was greeted by a clear view of Zachary\u2019s handsome face. She found herself momentarily dazed until the events of the previous night flooded her mind. Sitting up, she attempted to tiptoe out of the room.<\/div>\n<div>After some contemplation, she glanced back at Zachary and gently nudged him. Lost in dreamland, he was likely exhausted from the coffee he consumed to get through yesterday. Since he had taken the day off work, it was understandable that he would want to sleep in.<\/div>\n<div>Although Serenity hesitated to disturb Zachary, she realized that her actions could be considered harassment.<\/div>\n<div>With his striking face so close, she couldn\u2019t resist stealing a few kisses. She murmured to herself, \u201cYou have a better-looking face than I do. I would have been more forward if you didn\u2019t always wear that serious expression. I need to toughen up before I can get cozy with you.\u201d<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>After a few kisses, Serenity remembered the task at hand. His bedroom was off-limits to her, and she was there for a purpose. While Zachary slept, she needed to find the contract and dispose of it.<\/div>\n<div>If she didn\u2019t, she would always feel that the odds were stacked against her after he inadvertently destroyed her copy of the contract.<\/div>\n<div>With that in mind, Serenity quietly searched his room for the contract while Zachary remained in a deep sleep. She was careful not to make any noise that might wake him.<\/div>\n<div>Unfortunately, despite her efforts, including checking under the bed, she could not find Zachary\u2019s written agreement.<\/div>\n<div>There was a safe in the room that she couldn\u2019t open.<\/div>\n<div>\u201cCould it be in the safe?\u201d Serenity whispered. It was just a contract, yet he had locked it away.<\/div>\n<div>She was correct in her assumption that he kept the contract secured.<\/div>\n<div>After her unproductive search, Serenity took her pillow and quietly slipped out while it was still early and everyone was asleep. She returned to her bedroom and pretended to have spent the entire night in bed with Grandma May.<\/div>\n<div>Nana had stopped snoring.<\/div>\n<div>However, dawn had already broken.<\/div>\n<div>After changing her clothes, she brushed her teeth and got ready to head out just as Grandma May woke up.<\/div>\n<div>\u201cGood morning, Nana.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Grandma May smiled back. \u201cMorning. Are you going out?\u201d \u201cYes, I\u2019m going to the market for groceries.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u201cI\u2019ll come with you.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u201cAlright, I\u2019ll wait for you.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Grandma May quickly got out of bed. Ten minutes later, she didn\u2019t come out alone; she was joined by Mrs. Lane, and the three of them made their way to the market together.<\/div>\n<div>As they went downstairs, they encountered Jim.<\/div>\n<div>Jim\u2019s instinct was to dash towards the greenery, but remembering he was disguised as a designated driver, he suppressed the urge to leap into a bush.<\/div>\n<div>Serenity smiled at Jim and said, \u201cMorning.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Jim replied, \u201cMorning. Are you going grocery shopping?\u201d<\/div>\n<div>\u201cYes.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Jim smiled and left the conversation at that.<\/div>\n<div>Serenity didn\u2019t pursue the discussion further and walked towards her car. She unlocked the vehicle and let Grandma May and Mrs. Lane in before driving them to the market.<\/div>\n<div>Casually, Grandma May asked, \u201cDo you know that man from earlier? Is he a neighbor?\u201d \u201cHe lives in the neighborhood, but I\u2019m not sure which building. I see him often, so I assume he lives nearby. Zachary always hires him when he needs a designated driver after a night out. That\u2019s how I got to know him.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Jim was quick-witted and could think on his feet, crafting a convincing story.<\/div>\n<div>Grandma May decided to inform the head of the security department about Jim and recommended he receive a raise.<\/div>\n<div class=\"fpm_end\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Chapter 423 Rain poured throughout the night, finally ceasing at dawn. Serenity woke up at her usual time. 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