She was a glutton through and through. Even in her dreams, she was eating.
“I like chicken wings so I got myself two of them. Babe, can you help me get a disposable glove? I won’t get my hands if I eat with the gloves on.”
Zack laughed. “I, your husband, am most delighted to serve you.”
He went and got her a disposable glove.
“What on earth were you up to last night?
“I had a dream for the first time–a nightmare. When I woke up from the nightmare and didn’t see you, I knew you’d gone out.”
Zack said, “What happened in your nightmare? I didn’t do much. Mr. Bucham invited me out to have a drink. I was afraid you would nag me about always drinking, so I didn’t dare tell you about it.”
“Did you drink alcohol? I don’t smell any. I dreamt we were having our wedding but suddenly Elisa appeared to tell me you’re a big fat liar, not to get married to you, and to leave you. She said you’ve never been true to me and been lying to me this whole time. That shocked me awake.”
Zack nearly dropped the chicken thigh in his hand.
Luckily, he was able to hold steady and held onto it.
“I thought I must have had a nightmare like that because you lied to me last night.” “You know what they say–your dreams reflect your thoughts.”
Munching on a piece of chicken, Serena said, “You threw a big tantrum and a fuss, saying that I didn’t see you as a family before I could tell you. Take a look in the mirror. You didn’t tell me that Mr. Bucham asked you out for drinks. It gave me nightmares.”
Zack fell silent before uttering, “It’s my fault. I’ll bring you along when Mr. Bucham asks me out next time. You can stop me from drinking, and they can’t make me drink then.”
“They would think you’re a hen–pecked husband.”
“Then so be it. They’re single, so they can’t be hen–pecked husbands even if they want to.”
Amused, Serena laughed.
She stayed out of his business for the most part so long as Zack did not do anything that could jeopardize his health.
After filling her belly, Serena did one last check on the things they were taking with them. The couple made sure nothing was left behind before heading out.
First, they had to drop the three pets and the car keys at Liberty’s.
Liberty took the opportunity to give them Christmas presents when the couple arrived.
With Zack behind the wheel, he drove his wife to the Yorks‘ old residence for the festive holidays.
Although Serena long knew that Whitmore Mansion was passed down through generations and steeped in history, she was stunned when she feasted her eyes on the old residence. The family was living large back in the day.
There were no skyscrapers, only quaint buildings. The fence around the residence was tall with security cameras installed everywhere. The security system was top-
notch.
The manor was decked out with pavilions, winding corridors, an artificial hill, and a pond. Walking into the estate was like traveling through time.
“Zack, you’d be a rich heir if you were born in that era.”
Zack took Serena for a stroll to show her around the residence. He answered with a smile, “I don’t have to be born in that era. I won’t be able to meet you.”
Technically, he was a rich heir now.
To play along with Zack, the Yorks moved back into the old residence. The maids were either given the day off or on duty at Wildridge Manor. There was no help at Whitmore Mansion. Zack, his cousins, and his brothers had to do everything themselves.
Serena smiled. “It’s a good thing you’re dependable to make money and run annual maintenance to the place. Otherwise, the ancient structure would have collapsed. It’d be a shame to lose a part of history.”
“Do you like it here?”
“Of course.”
With the couple interlocking their fingers, they strolled along the corridor. “We can retire here when we grow old.”
Wildridge Manor was beautiful, but the heritage was not as rich as the old residence. As Serena mentioned, the place had them time–traveling back in history.
The breathtaking view and quiet environment made it the perfect place for retirement.
Serena smiled. “Sure.”
Cocking his head, Zack lowered his chin and gave her a kiss.
He enjoyed the peaceful moment.
During the holidays, the couple roamed every corner of Whitmore Mansion and made sweet memories together.
Zack’s brothers and cousins got the chills from the couple’s lovey–dovey display. Once vacation time was over, they rushed back to the city before they were forced to watch more of the couple’s affection for each other.
Grandma May thought the young couple’s sweet relationship would make her grandsons consider marriage. It never crossed her mind that they would run away instead. Grandma May sighed and said to Serena, “Seren, you’re the oldest sister–in- law to Callum and the rest. Please set your brothers–in–law up for dates if you know any nice girls out there.”
Serena answered with a grin, “Nana, they have their parents. They don’t need me to set them up. Besides, they have you too. Don’t rush the boys, Nana. It’s not time for Callum and the others yet. They’ll reach that milestone when they meet the right girl, so there’s no point drilling marriage into them.”
“I’m not getting any younger. I’m living on borrowed time. I hope they’ll have their own family before I kick the bucket.”
Grandma May decided to go around Wiltspoon to find potential wives for her remaining grandsons. She would assign the boys to go after the girls she picked out for them.
Anyone who was unable to complete the task could forget about attending her birthday celebration at the end of August.
“Nana, you’ll live long.”
“I hope to live long too, even better if I’m alive to see the birth of my great- granddaughter.”
Following the mention of a great–granddaughter, Grandma May’s eyes were glued to Serena’s belly.
Serena embarrassedly uttered, “Stop looking at my belly, Nana. Aunt Flo just came for a visit today.”
Grandma May was speechless.
Zack had been working on it, but there were still no signs of her great- granddaughter.
After Callum and the lot slipped back into the city, Zack and Serena did not stay long at the old residence. They soon returned to Wiltspoon and used the last few days of vacation to drive around the city. Zack was no longer afraid of running into people.
Hence, many saw Mr. York at different scenic locations.
They even caught a glimpse of Mr. York’s mysterious wife. She was a beauty. People thought she looked rather familiar, but they could not put a name to her face.
These people dared not invade the couple’s space and say hello. Instead, they sneaked a few pictures of them.
Zack was affectionate, sweet, and loving toward Serena. The pictures of them together built a nice photo album in these strangers‘ phones.
Without Zack putting out the word, buzz was brewing among the public.
Word got out that Mr. York spoiled his wife silly.
Once the delightful holidays were over, it was time to get back to work and school. Before the people could get out of the funk of post–holiday blues, Valentine’s Day came around the corner.
Serena had no concept of the special holidays. All she could think about was that the school term was starting. She and Jasmine went to the shop bright early in the morning to clean the place and restock products. They were hard at work.
They had no idea that Zack was in the presidential suite on the top floor of Wiltspoon Hotel, being interviewed by a bunch of Wiltspoon’s renowned entertainment media about his love for his wife.
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