Although Camryn was impaired in sight, she paid attention to the gossip about the wealthiest family in the city.
Sure enough, she had never caught wind of an engagement.
The only person who was tied down by a woman was Mr. Zack, and his wife was Serena.
After Serena lent Camryn a hand, Mr. Zack even told her stepfather that Serena hit it off with her. Her stepfather had since been kinder to her.
Camryn’s stepfather treated her poorly in the past. While he would not torture or pick on her like her mom, her stepfather would keep mum whenever her mom and Carrie did anything to her..
He was a non–participating enabler and accomplice.
“Well, I won’t refund you the money though.”
Callum laughed. “It’s fine.”
He then added, “Sometimes, you appear unworldly like the material things do not matter to you. Other times, you can be quite the miser.”
“Money is a great servant but a bad master. You’re born into privilege, so you will never understand the passion I have for turning a profit.”
Callum had no words.
He was interested in making money too.
The only difference was he was making the big bucks. A few hundred dollars was nothing to him.
Zack and his wife shared the most intimate moments when the sun went down.
Serena came out of the bathroom to find Zack had washed himself. He was leaning against the herdboard and waiting for her. Approaching with a smile, she climbed onto the bed and drew close to kiss his cheek.
“Babe, you’re done with the showers faster than I am.”
“I showered in your room.”
Zack wrapped his arms around her before turning to tower over her. He was after something more than snuggling.
“Let’s have a chat, babe.”
Serena tilted her head to stop Zack from kissing her lips. Giving up on sealing her breath, he slid his lips across her face for butterfly kisses. Serena put her hands over his mouth.
Zack pulled away her hands and pinned her down, insisting that they locked tongues before he let her go. He asked, “What do you want to talk about?”
“Get off me. You’re heavy.”
Serena nudged him away.
Zack grinned and pecked her lips before turning over to sit by her side. He rested against the headboard like before.
“We can chat about whatever you want.” Zack pulled her upright and pulled the covers over their legs.
“My aunt asked if we’re expecting when I was there today.”
Zack furrowed his brows. “It will happen when it happens. My family isn’t pressuring us, but Aunt Audrey seems eager.”
He was not keen on Mrs. Stone putting pressure on Serena.
Zack’s family did not want to put the strain on Serena.
Mrs. Stone was Serena’s aunt and a senior on Serena’s side of the family. She should be showing more love and affection to Serena.
“Aunt Audrey wasn’t trying to push me into having a baby. Her heart is in the right place. We have been a real married couple for a few months now, but I’m not pregnant yet. I think it’s normal she’d ask.”
Sticking her hand out, Serena gave him a squeeze on the cheek and smoothen his puckered brows. She said, “Don’t make that wry face. Your frown is scary enough to startle your timid wife. “You can be a ghost for Halloween with that face. No makeup required.”
Amused by her remark, Zack flicked her forehead. “Have you seen such a handsome ghost? If you’re timid, then theres no one with nerves of steel in the world.
“Fine. I’m not mad. I think it’s between us whether we want to start a family. Other people shouldn’t stick their noses where they don’t belong. Even my parents aren’t rushing us to have children. Nana is probably the only one with the occasional comment about her wish to have a great–granddaughter.
“Nana was looking forward to having a granddaughter, but I guess she can only put her hopes into getting a great–granddaughter.”
Serena rested her head on his shoulder. “I know Nana wants a great–granddaughter. That’s what I want to talk about, babe. It’s not about the gender, but I can’t even get pregnant. Do you think there’s something wrong with my body?
“I mean, I don’t think the problem lies with you. Oh, that reminds me. I heard that frequent sex could affect the chances of conceiving.”
Zack was at a loss for words.
“I don’t think there’s a problem with your health.” Dismissing the part about frequency, Zack firmly uttered, “We are fit as a fiddle. You aren’t pregnant yet because the time hasn’t come. Our future child hasn’t come to us.
“Our little angel is still finding their way to us. You’ll have buns in the oven before we know it. Don’t worry too much about it.”
Zack held his wife tight, not wanting Serena to blame herself for not expecting yet.
“Pregnancy is difficult. Your cousin–in–law, Alice, has pretty bad morning sickness, so much so that Clive would rather not have the child.
Not wanting Serena to go through the same, Zack said, “Serena, we don’t have to have a child so soon. Let’s enjoy our moments together as husband and wife for now.
“I’ll take you on a trip to Annenburg next weekend. We can use a break.”
In the end, he kept it in his pants.
“Oh, next weekend? is it okay to leave work?”
“I’m not the only person around to run the company. We have a team of management. Not to mention, my cousins. I’ll only deal with the important matters.
“Plus, there’s Josh too.”
Serena said with a smile, “Mr. Bucham and Jasmine are getting engaged. Then, the wedding preparations will come after the engagement party. They will only become busier. You promise to give Mr. Bucham a two–month marital leave.”
“That’s why we need to travel before his wedding.
“Sure.”
Serena would like to get to know Jane and Iris. She believed Jane and Iris had a friendship like hers with Jasmine.
Since Zack made time to take her to go on a holiday to Annenburg, she might as well go. “I felt Remy out as you asked. Remy has a thing for Elisa, but he’s not in a rush to come clean about his feelings. He believes Elisa hasn’t really… erm, gotten over the past.”
Serena did not sound as surprised as she had expected just as much.
She sighed and replied, “Aunt Audrey hoped you could hint to Mr. Johnson that Elisa wouldn’t move away after marriage. I said Mr. Johnson is a great man. Although he’s from Annenburg, he’ll be a permanent resident in Wiltspoon. He’ll be neighbors with my aunt’s family since he bought a house here.
“Aunt Audrey said it didn’t change the fact that he was born and raised in Annenburg. Elisa could uproot to Annenburg for all she knew.
“She also wanted you to tell Mr. Johnson that she did not want Elisa to go through the pain again.”
Zack responded, “Remy only bought the place because of Elisa… Although he’s from
Annenburg, he’s living in Wiltspoon permanently. Plus, he has a house here too. How different is e from a local Wiltspoonian?”
t would be a shame if Elisa passed up on Remy.
Serena replied, “I think so too, but it’s too early to talk about this. We’ll see how things progress. I believe Elisa has feelings for Remy. My aunt will eventually give her blessing if there’s chemistry between them.”
New Book: Back Home to Marry Off Myself
Loredana’s father left the family for his mistress, leaving them to fend for themselves abroad. When life was at its toughest, her father showed up with “good news” after 8 years of absence: To marry off Loredana to a paralyzed son of the wealthy Mendelsohn family.