{"id":12900,"date":"2026-01-22T14:03:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:03:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/?p=12900"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:03:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:03:45","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-998","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-998\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 998"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 998<\/div>\n
\u201cI apologize for imposing, Mr. Dowling.\u201d<\/div>\n
After all, Mrs. Dowling hadn\u2019t sent her an invitation; she was here because her aunt had brought her along.<\/div>\n
Mrs. Dowling smiled. \u201cNonsense, you\u2019re not imposing at all. It\u2019s our honor to have you here, Mrs. York.\u201d<\/div>\n
Serenity held the birthday gift that Audrey had prepared for Maya. She handed it to Audrey, who then passed it to Maya, saying with a smile, \u201cHappy birthday, Ms. Dowling.\u201d<\/div>\n
Mrs. Dowling quickly interjected, \u201cJust call her Maya, Mrs. Stone. We\u2019re delighted that you could join us for Maya\u2019s birthday party. You didn\u2019t need to bring a gift.\u201d<\/div>\n
She gestured for her daughter to accept the present.<\/div>\n
The gift was a beautiful set of jewelry.<\/div>\n
Maya received the birthday present and thanked Audrey.<\/div>\n
Since Audrey had only brought her daughter and niece, leaving her husband behind, Mr. Dowling asked his wife to accompany them with their two daughters while he entertained the other guests.<\/div>\n
Mrs. Dowling warmly welcomed Audrey and the two cousins into the house. As they walked in, everyone noticed the blend of respect and enthusiasm in Mrs. Dowling\u2019s demeanor. In fact, she seemed particularly respectful towards a young woman standing beside Audrey.<\/div>\n
Many people believed Serenity was unworthy of Zachary, but Mrs. Dowling held a different view. Regardless of opinions on her worthiness, Serenity was already Zachary\u2019s legal wife and the matriarch of the York family. Zachary had publicly acknowledged Serenity as his wife because of his affection for her.<\/div>\n
Serenity\u2019s status as Zachary\u2019s beloved ensured that her position as Mrs. York was as solid as a mountain.<\/div>\n
The elders of the York family had always been known for their open-mindedness. When they learned that Serenity had been chosen by Old Mrs. York, no one dared to show her disrespect.<\/div>\n

even if she were a beggar. Therefore, Mrs. Dowling did not dare to underestimate or disrespect Serenity. Serenity was the wife of the future head of the York family, making her the most esteemed woman in Wiltspoon. <\/p>\n

Mrs. Dowling chose not to pursue a friendship with Serenity due to their age difference. Instead, she simply hoped to leave a favorable impression on her. Additionally, Serenity\u2019s presence at her eldest daughter\u2019s birthday banquet would greatly benefit the Dowlings, enhancing their prestige for years to come.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere are two young ladies with Mrs. Stone. One of them is Ms. Stone, but who is the other?\u201d Mrs. Dowling is very respectful towards her.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sure. I\u2019ve never seen her before.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cMe neither. Could she be Mrs. Stone\u2019s daughter-in-law?\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve all met her daughter-in-law. Oh, could she be the second daughter-in-law?\u201d<\/p>\n

The guests speculated about Serenity\u2019s identity, whispering among themselves. Just then, two women emerged from the house. Someone approached the older woman and asked, \u201cMrs. Newman, do you know who the woman next to Mrs. Stone is? Did you hear Mrs. Dowling introduce her while you were inside?\u201d<\/p>\n

Everyone in this circle knew one another and was eager to learn who this new face was. <\/p>\n

Mrs. Newman replied dismissively, \u201cShe\u2019s just a country bumpkin. Does she really think she can climb the social ladder and join the elite?\u201d<\/p>\n

The crowd fell silent. <\/p>\n

Mrs. Newman\u2019s youngest daughter spoke up disdainfully, \u201cShe\u2019s Serenity Hunt.\u201d <\/p>\n

The others gasped, \u201cThe missus of the York family!\u201d <\/p>\n

Mrs. Newman maintained her indifferent demeanor.<\/p>\n

She sounded indifferent, but there was a trace of disdain in her tone. \u201cAs I mentioned, she\u2019s just a country bumpkin who somehow got lucky enough to marry into the York family. Mr. York married her without even holding a wedding banquet. Who knows what tricks she used to achieve this?\u201d <\/p>\n

The bystanders could only perceive that Mrs. Newman was acting out of jealousy.<\/p>\n

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