{"id":12554,"date":"2026-01-22T13:56:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:56:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-688\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:56:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:56:25","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-688","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-688\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 688"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 688<\/div>\n
It was surprising to learn that Zachary owned a villa there, and not just any villa, but one perched on the hilltop with the finest view.<\/div>\n
After stuffing her phone back into her pocket, Serenity turned and walked over to the sofa, taking a seat without breaking her gaze from Zachary.<\/div>\n
Zachary was watching her intently.<\/div>\n
He wondered whether she was angry or merely surprised.<\/div>\n
Serenity seemed surprised, but not in a positive way.<\/div>\n
\u201cSeren, w\u2013we rushed into marriage, so I\u2026\u201d<\/div>\n
Zachary moved closer and sat beside her. As soon as he did, Serenity shifted away, creating distance between them. She firmly told him, \u201cStay right there. Don\u2019t come any closer.\u201d<\/div>\n
With her facial muscles tense, Serenity said angrily, \u201cI know why you kept this from me. Do you really think I\u2019d go after your money just because I found out you own a villa?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cHow much do you earn annually as a senior executive at York Corporation? I bet it\u2019s several million dollars. You\u2019re always busy, either working overtime or attending business functions. Do you report your expenses and hours to the company? You\u2019ve mentioned that you have no girlfriend or wife and that your family is financially stable, so you don\u2019t need to support your parents.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cYou must have saved a substantial amount to afford a villa worth over ten million.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cI know you\u2019ve been withholding information from me since we got married. You think I\u2019m a scheming woman just looking to get your money.\u201d<\/div>\n
As she spoke, Serenity picked up a cushion from the sofa and playfully hit Zachary with it. \u201cZachary, by hiding the villa from me, you weren\u2019t completely honest. I can\u2019t believe you confronted me the other night for not treating you like family and for holding things back.\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s quite a double standard you have.\u201d<\/div>\n
Zachary allowed her to hit him with the cushion; it didn\u2019t hurt at all.<\/div>\n
He<\/div>\n

Zachary decided to reveal the existence of the villa to Serenity, but he owned multiple properties. He mentioned one to gauge her reaction upon discovering that he had kept something from her. <\/p>\n

She was understandably upset. <\/p>\n

\u201cYes, Seren, you\u2019re right. I do have double standards. I know I\u2019m quite full of myself. You have every right to say that about me,\u201d he admitted. <\/p>\n

Extending his arms, he pulled Serenity, along with the cushion, into his embrace. He spoke apologetically, \u201cI know my wife isn\u2019t deceitful, and she doesn\u2019t want my money. Please don\u2019t be mad, Seren. It hurts me to see you upset.\u201d <\/p>\n

Pinching his arm in annoyance, Serenity asked, \u201cWhy are you telling me this now?\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI usually stay there. I feel it\u2019s my home,\u201d he replied. <\/p>\n

Indeed, it was his personal space, a home that belonged solely to him. <\/p>\n

\u201cI think we should spend our first night there together,\u201d he suggested. <\/p>\n

Serenity pursed her lips and pinched his arm again. \u201cYou\u2019re only saying this now because you want to lessen my anger.\u201d <\/p>\n

Despite her pinches, Zachary held on tightly, trapping her in his embrace. <\/p>\n

\u201cI genuinely want us to be in our home. It means a lot to me. Please forgive me for keeping this from you, Seren.\u201d <\/p>\n

Serenity attempted to push him away, but his grip was firm, and she eventually relented. <\/p>\n

\u201cIs the villa fully paid for, or are you still paying a mortgage?\u201d she inquired. <\/p>\n

Zachary calculated in his mind before responding, \u201cI joined York Corporation right out of college and have been working for several years. I started with an annual salary of a few hundred thousand dollars. It took me a few years to earn my first million, and now I bring home several million each year. <\/p>\n

\u201cAlthough I saved diligently, I wasn\u2019t in a position to pay for the house outright. I have a mortgage, but I made an 80% down payment, so I haven\u2019t had trouble with the monthly payments.\u201d<\/p>\n

Repayments. I set aside some money after deducting the mortgage to afford another property before marrying you. <\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s why I told you that the apartment in Brynfield and the national MPV would go to you if we divorced. It was to compensate for the time you lost.\u201d<\/p>\n

Serenity replied, \u201cNo wonder you asked me to sign a contract when we first got married. You were so generous in offering me the house. If you can afford a villa, why didn\u2019t you get a better car?\u201d<\/p>\n

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