{"id":13020,"date":"2026-01-22T14:04:49","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:04:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-1042\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T14:04:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T14:04:49","slug":"married-at-first-sight-chapter-1042","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kezpres.xyz\/novelreading\/married-at-first-sight-chapter-1042\/","title":{"rendered":"Married at First Sight Chapter 1042"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Chapter 1042<\/div>\n
\u201cWhen did I say I was going back to the manor tomorrow for a barbecue?\u201d Zachary asked.<\/div>\n
If Duncan wanted barbecue, couldn\u2019t he eat somewhere else? Why did it have to be at the manor?<\/div>\n
\u201cAnd squid, lamb, and large prawns. Anyway, I enjoy whatever you grill.\u201d<\/div>\n
Duncan continued to talk about the food as if he hadn\u2019t heard Zachary.<\/div>\n
Zachary promptly hung up after that.<\/div>\n
However, Duncan\u2019s words did spark an idea in his mind. Tomorrow was Sunday, and they wouldn\u2019t have to work. Besides, he had never taken Serenity to the manor before. He decided to follow Duncan\u2019s suggestion and invite a few friends for a barbecue at the manor, which indeed had a barbecue area.<\/div>\n
He could even bring Serenity back to stay for a few days so she could get used to the surroundings. The beautiful landscape might lift her spirits as well.<\/div>\n
While the plan developed in his mind, Zachary texted Duncan: [Got it. Call Josh too, and ask him to bring Julian along if he\u2019s free.]<\/div>\n
When Duncan received Zachary\u2019s reply, he let out a sigh of relief.<\/div>\n
His cover had almost been blown.<\/div>\n
Regardless, even if Zachary hadn\u2019t caught on, Duncan would have sought him out the next day and stayed by his side all day.<\/div>\n
Duncan readily agreed.<\/div>\n
After finishing his text to Duncan, Zachary stepped out of the kitchen and onto the balcony. Serenity looked at him and asked, \u201cIs dinner ready?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cAlmost. Are you hungry? The soup is ready. Why don\u2019t you have some soup first?\u201d<\/div>\n
\u201cNo, I don\u2019t have an appetite.\u201d<\/div>\n
The trip back to her hometown stirred emotions within her, bringing forth memories from the past. Unable to contain herself, tears streamed down her face. Even though they had left, Serenity was still overwhelmed by her memories.<\/div>\n

Zachary knelt down to her eye level and gently touched her face. He spoke softly, \u201cI\u2019ll take you to Wildridge Manor tomorrow, and we can stay there for a few days. The scenery is breathtaking, and the beauty of nature is well-preserved. Although the manor was built by humans decades ago, it has long since blended into the landscape. It\u2019s currently the flowering season, and the manor features several lovely flower fields. It\u2019s absolutely enchanting.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cDuncan just called and suggested a barbecue. I asked him to invite Josh and his cousin as well. We have a designated area for barbecuing at the manor. Would you like to invite Ms. Sox, your cousin, and the others?\u201d<\/p>\n

Zachary remembered that Liberty\u2019s diner would officially open the day after tomorrow, making it unlikely for her to join them for the barbecue.<\/p>\n

He continued, \u201cTomorrow morning, we\u2019ll pick Sonny up first. Then we\u2019ll head back, and I\u2019ll ask Mrs. Lane and Jim to go over and help Liberty out. That way, she won\u2019t overwork herself.\u201d<\/p>\n

Serenity listened quietly, taking in his plans.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat do you think, Seren? It\u2019s your decision. If you don\u2019t like it, we can always change the plan.\u201d<\/p>\n

Serenity reached out and hugged him. Feeling grateful, she said, \u201cThank you, Zachary! It\u2019s so wonderful to have you!\u201d<\/p>\n

No matter the hardships they faced, he never gave up on her. When she was feeling down, he did everything he could to lift her spirits. This man had changed so much for her.<\/p>\n

Zachary embraced her back before gently pulling away, looking at her warmly. \u201cWe\u2019re going to be husband and wife for the rest of our lives, so we should support each other. When I\u2019m sick, you\u2019ll take care of me. When you\u2019re feeling low, I\u2019ll be here to cheer you up.\u201d<\/p>\n

He took her hand and intertwined their fingers, their hearts aligned.<\/p>\n

Sister\u2019s Diner opens in two days, and I\u2019m definitely going to help out. Let\u2019s stay at the manor for the night and return first thing in the morning on opening day.<\/p>\n

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