Jasmine poured them some water and sensibly walked away.
Grandma May told Serena how she had forced and coaxed Zack to marry Serena in order to repay her for her kindness.
Finally, she said apologetically, “Seren, Zack lied to you because I started it. If you want to blame anyone, then blame me.
“That’s all I have to say. I won’t disturb you anymore. We’ll go back now.”
Serena stood up to see them off.
Grandma May and Tania told her not to bother, but she insisted.
After sending them off, Serena called Zack. He answered as soon as the line rang.
“Zack, come pick me up after work. Let’s go home and have a talk.”
Zack was so nervous his palms were clammy, and he quickly said, “Okay.”
After calling Zack, Serena told her sister that she would be going back to Brynfield in the evening to have a talk with him before returning to the rented apartment.
Liberty said, “That’s fine. It doesn’t matter how late you are. I’ll leave the door open. for you.”
After the phone call, Serena did not go back to the store immediately. She walked alone on the streets along the river in front of the school.
Her mind slowly calmed down as the cold wind blew.
The most important problem in front of them was not the question of whether she was angry or not, but the reality gap between them.
As she walked, she realized that she had walked quite a ways. She stopped and turned to walk back.
When she turned around, she saw that Jasmine was following her from afar. She paused before walking toward her friend.
“I’ll get over it.”
Jasmine smiled. “I know you will. I just figured that I should follow you so I can hear you if you shout if you need anything.”
Serena looked at Jasmine for a moment and suddenly hugged her. She said gratefully, “Jasmine, I’m so lucky to have you as my best friend.”
“I could say the same thing.”
Jasmine patted Serena’s back and let her go so they could walk side by side. She asked, “Shall we go back to eat?”
“I told Zack to pick me up,” Serena answered.
Jasmine looked at her. “Have you decided to forgive him?”
“I’m just angry at him. I don’t hate him. What I should face now is the gap between us. I want to have a good talk with him.”
Jasmine hummed. “Yeah, you should talk it out. Communication is very important between people.”
Serena nodded.
Zack came quickly.
Josh followed him over.
He came to invite Jasmine to dinner.
Jasmine and he watched Serena get into Zack’s car. When Zack’s car drove. away, Josh nudged Jasmine’s arm and asked, “Have they made up? Zack looked like he had just won the lottery when he came out of the office. It looked like he might start floating.”
“The money he gets from winning the lottery can’t compare to his savings. What does he have to be excited about? Seren is only willing to talk to him now. They won’t reconcile that quickly, but the problem has to be solved. Like I said, Serena. won’t run away from her problems. She just needs some time to calm down and think about the solutions.”
Josh praised her. “Yes, yes, yes, you’re the most beautiful lady. Everything you say is right.”
Jasmine glared at him. “That sounds like sarcasm, not a compliment. When have I ever commented on my appearance? Besides, I won’t dare talk about my face in front of bigwigs like you.”
“I was wrong. I shouldn’t have said that.”
Josh laughed. “Let’s go. I’ll treat you to Italian.”
“Call Drake.”
Josh was speechless and reluctantly said, “Sure.”
Well, it was his fault for going for the brother–in–law route first. Now, his future brother
-in–law had become the third wheel.
He shot himself in the foot.
Back at Brynfield, Zack said, “You watch TV first, Seren. I’ll go cook.”
Zack entered the house, took off his suit jacket, and walked straight into the kitchen. He took the apron from the hook and put it on. “We can talk after dinner.”
After receiving Serena’s call, Zack called Mrs. Lane and told her to send groceries over. However, he did not let her cook as he wanted to cook by himself.
Serena did not say anything and silently went to the balcony to water the flowers.
Zack suddenly rushed out and reminded her nervously, “Don’t let water get to your hand, Seren. It’ll get infected.”
Serena held the watering can in her right hand and raised it when she turned to look at him. She was showing him that she was using her right hand.
She injured her left hand.
“It’s tiring if you only use one hand too. I told Mrs. Lane to take good care of these flowers. You don’t have to worry about them.”
Zack took the watering can from her hand and did not allow her to water the flowers. He pulled her to the swing chair and pressed her down to the seat. “Here’s your favorite spot. Just sit here and swing. I’ll go into the house and get you a coat.”
“I’m not cold.”
However, Zack went inside as if he did not hear her. He brought her a jacket and wanted to put it on her, but she refused, so he draped it over her legs instead. That way, she would not feel cold when sitting on the swing chair.
“I’ll go cook now. Call me if you need anything. Don’t touch the water.”
Zack exhorted her again and returned to the kitchen to prepare their dinner.
Serena sat on the swing chair for a moment, then got up and went into the house. She watched quietly at the kitchen door as Zack cooked dinner.
As she looked at him, she remembered bits and pieces of the past. Putting aside the fact that he hid his identity from her, he took great care of her in everyday life.
There had been something sweet between them.
Serena watched him for a while before turning away. She went to the sofa, sat down, and turned on the TV, but she could not focus on the program.
From time to time, Zack would poke his head out to see what she was doing.
He was very nervous.
Neither did he know what she wanted to talk to him about, nor the decision she would make.
He laughed at himself in his heart. His calm and collectedness flew out the window after meeting Serena.
Over an hour later, the simple dinner prepared by Zack was ready.
There were three dishes and one soup–all Serena’s favorites.
He served Serena a bowl of soup and filled her plate with food before handing her the plate.
Serena looked at him and said, “Zack, don’t treat me too well.”
“Don’t be silly. You’re my wife. Who should I treat well if not you?”
“I’m afraid I’ll let you down.”
“It’s okay. I can accept it no matter if it’s hope or disappointment. As long as you don’t mention divorce and don’t leave me, I can accept anything. I can afford to wait however long you want to stay at your sister’s place.
“Seren, as long as you remember that you have me as your husband who’s waiting for you to come back home, I’m content with that.”
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