{"id":12565,"date":"2026-01-22T13:56:36","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:56:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-699\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T13:56:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T13:56:36","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-699","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-699\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 699"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 699<\/div>\n
Zachary\u2019s affectionate words provided Serenity with reassurance. She smiled and replied, \u201cI\u2019ll open the gate for your mom now. Just don\u2019t blame me if I end up arguing with her for accusing me of neglecting household chores.\u201d<\/div>\n
Serenity firmly believed that household responsibilities should not rest solely on the shoulders of married women.<\/div>\n
She would stand her ground against her mother-in-law if the latter began to criticize her, just as Mrs. Brown had done with her sister.<\/div>\n
Zachary smiled back. \u201cAlright, I won\u2019t confront you, but I trust my mom won\u2019t say anything like that to you.\u201d<\/div>\n
If his mother had concerns about Serenity, she would discuss them with Zachary first. She would only confront Serenity directly if she felt boundaries had been crossed.<\/div>\n
Serenity went to unlock the gate for her mother-in-law.<\/div>\n
Tania was growing impatient from waiting, but she kept her composure.<\/div>\n
As she opened the gate, Serenity apologized, \u201cSorry for keeping you waiting, Mom.\u201d<\/div>\n
Tania gently inquired, \u201cHave you and Zachary eaten yet?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cNot yet. Zachary is cooking in the kitchen.\u201d<\/div>\n
Once the gate was open, Serenity asked as Tania entered the villa, \u201cMom, aren\u2019t you going to drive your car into the driveway?\u201d<\/div>\n
Pausing for a moment, Tania considered her response before saying, \u201cI just stopped by to see you. I\u2019ll be leaving shortly, so I\u2019ll just leave the car where it is.\u201d<\/div>\n
Since learning that her son had contracted a severe flu during a business trip, Tania had been checking in on him every two days. She was aware that her daughter-in-law took excellent care of him, ensuring he adhered to his daily shots.<\/div>\n
Tania felt conflicted about this situation.<\/div>\n
She was not particularly fond of Serenity as her daughter-in-law. Tania believed her son had no choice but to marry Serenity out of gratitude for saving Grandma May.<\/div>\n
Tania thought\u2026<\/p>\n

Zachary would never fall in love with Serenity. To her surprise, it took less than three months for him to develop feelings. Although Serenity had family support in the form of her aunt, Mrs. Stone, the Stones\u2019 wealth had no impact on her. Tania would not regard Serenity highly simply because of her connection to Mrs. Stone. Despite being cultured, Tania would not say or do anything to demean Serenity. Zachary was the one who would spend his life with Serenity, not Tania. Her son knew what he was doing; he could determine whether Serenity would make a good wife or if the marriage was successful. As long as Zachary accepted Serenity\u2019s background and the fact that the community viewed her as a laughingstock, it was fine. <\/p>\n

\u201cZachary\u2019s cooking?\u201d Tania exclaimed, surprised. \u201cIt\u2019s been a while since he cooked anything.\u201d Serenity closed the gate and entered the house with her mother-in-law. As they walked, Serenity cheerfully remarked, \u201cHe bragged about his cooking. I wasn\u2019t convinced, so I asked him to show me. Mom, you should try Zachary\u2019s cooking later and judge who the better cook is.\u201d <\/p>\n

Tania\u2019s flawless complexion, a result of the expensive skincare only the wealthy could afford, lit up. \u201cZack isn\u2019t the best cook among his brothers and cousins. That title goes to Austin. He\u2019s always hidden away in the kitchen, experimenting with new flavors since he was a little boy. After more than a decade, he has become the best cook in the family.\u201d Austin was Tania\u2019s youngest son. Instead of taking a position at York Corporation, he launched his own business in the food and beverage industry, earning quite a reputation. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe simple dishes you make are delicious. I prefer your cooking over Zack\u2019s,\u201d Serenity said. \u201cIt\u2019s been so long since I tasted Zack\u2019s cooking that I can\u2019t remember what it was like.\u201d<\/p>\n

Zachary grinned. \u201cYou arrived just in time. You can enjoy Zachary\u2019s cooking later.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cSure,\u201d Tan\u00eda replied with a nod. <\/p>\n

Since Zachary took over the management of York Corporation, he hadn\u2019t had a moment to relax and rarely ventured into the kitchen. Living alone and seldom returning to the old family home meant that Tania, as his mother, hadn\u2019t tasted her son\u2019s cooking in a long time. <\/p>\n

The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law engaged in a pleasant conversation while Serenity kept the dialogue flowing. <\/p>\n

**Chapter 700** <\/p>\n

Initially, Zachary worried that his mother might give Serenity a hard time. He quickly finished the last dish and rushed out of the kitchen. Just as he was about to step through the door, his mom and wife entered, chatting and laughing together. <\/p>\n

He paused, a smile spreading across his handsome face. <\/p>\n

Zachary realized he had nothing to worry about. Serenity had a gift for setting a tone that his mother couldn\u2019t criticize. <\/p>\n

\u201cMom,\u201d he called gently. <\/p>\n

\u201cI caught a delightful whiff of the delicious aroma as soon as I walked in. I guess your cooking hasn\u2019t declined,\u201d Tania praised her son before turning to Serenity. \u201cYou have to keep it up, Serenity. Don\u2019t let him outshine you.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cMom, you haven\u2019t even tasted his cooking yet. Zachary\u2019s food may not be as good as it smells. If he loses to me, he should be cooking every day to hone his skills. He should take charge of the family dinner for New Year\u2019s.\u201d <\/p>\n

With her beautiful eyes sparkling, Tania grinned and replied, \u201cYou must make him practice when he has the chance so we don\u2019t end up with food poisoning.\u201d <\/p>\n

Zachary listened as his mother and wife enjoyed their light-hearted conversation. His mother tried to convince Serenity to handle all the meals, while Serenity skillfully countered without stepping on Mom\u2019s toes.<\/p>\n

The doorbell rang again. \u201cIt must be the seafood delivery. I\u2019ll go get it,\u201d Serenity said. Turning on her heel, she made her way to the gate once more. <\/p>\n

With Serenity gone, Tania began to circle her son. \u201cMom, you can tell me whatever it is. Seren isn\u2019t here; she can\u2019t hear you.\u201d Tania reached out and tugged on Zachary\u2019s apron, adding, \u201cYou look a bit like your dad right now.\u201d <\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m my dad\u2019s son, so of course I look like him,\u201d Zachary replied, leading his mother to sit down on the sofa. \u201cHow long has it been since the heir of the Yorks and CEO of York Corporation held a pot and pan? You\u2019re back to cooking for a woman. Zack, I\u2019m impressed.\u201d <\/p>\n

While Tania was not particularly fond of Serenity as a daughter-in-law, she knew her son well. Without an older family member playing matchmaker, he would likely remain single forever. <\/p>\n

As a child, he had no interest in playing with girls. While other teenage boys pursued girls, Zachary received countless love letters without even trying. He simply handed them to the teacher, unopened. The girls who wrote them received a lesson on education instead. <\/p>\n

Over time, many girls lost the courage to confess their feelings or give him love letters, choosing instead to admire him from a distance. Zack avoided trips with friends if there were girls involved. In short, he had an aversion to engaging with women. <\/p>\n

Grandma May had once suspected that Zack was misogynistic. Despite her concerns, Tania, who understood Zachary\u2019s character well, did not stop Grandma May from trying to set him up with Serenity. She was curious to see if Serenity could change her son\u2019s attitude toward young women. Tania could accept Serenity if\u2026<\/p>\n

There was undeniable chemistry between the couple. She would not harbor any resentment if they chose to part ways. This would allow Tania to introduce her son to an heiress of equal status to the Yorks. Zachary softly remarked, \u201cMom, I\u2019m simply following in my dad\u2019s footsteps. He is my role model.\u201d Tania was left speechless.<\/p>\n

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