Mr. Lewis hired security guards to patrol the streets.
The mother and son often took rides from Serena to get around.
“Don’t get worked up, Liberty. They won’t do anything out in the open. I’m only letting you know so you can keep your eyes peeled for anything. We can go back to the same arrangement as when you were working at Lewis & Co. I can go to your store and pick Sonny up to come to mine. Mrs. Lane can look after Sonny. It’s the best of both worlds since you won’t be distracted.”
The sisters were past the time when they had nobody. The York and Stone families stood behind them now. Anyone who wanted to lay a finger on them had to think twice.
Serena was most afraid that her nephew would be targeted.
“Sounds good.”
Liberty had no objections.
She really had no time for her son when things got hectic at the diner.
It was not like Liberty could carry Sonny on her back as she worked. The little man was heavy, so the weight would be a toil on her as time went by.
Once the sisters had the living arrangement out of the way, Serena told her sister about their relatives spreading rumors.
It did not come as a surprise to Liberty.
She had guessed that they would not give up on her parents’ inheritance that easily.
“I can handle this, Liberty. You should go back and get some rest.”
Letting out a yawn, Liberty replied, “Sure. I’ll leave the e-bike at your shop. I’ll catch a cab with Sonny. I’m so tired. I can barely open my eyes.”
She was drained and had a child to look after. She knew better than to ride in this condition.
Serena told one of the bodyguards to drive her sister and nephew home for a rest.
There was not much activity going on in the afternoon. That night, Serena went with her aunt to attend an event.
This time, they were going to the Jeffersons’ home.
When the clock struck nine, the arrival of several luxury sedans stirred the guests at the party hosted by the Jeffersons.
The person who came was Mr. York!
Zack was here to pick his wife up.
Serena did not want to attend the event with him. He respected her wish, but it was well within his rights to pick her up too.
With the elegant Rolls Royce escorted by security vehicles pulling up in the driveway of the Jeffersons’ residence, the host family came out of the house to welcome him.
“Mr. York.”
Mr. Jefferson approached with a smile and opened the door for Zack.
Zack got out of the car holding a bouquet of roses. Onlookers could not take their eyes away from the man.
Mr. York looked rather charming with the bouquet in his hand. He made everybody’s heart skip a beat.
After stepping his foot out of the car, he swept a glance at everybody before turning to Mr. Jefferson. Before Mr. Jefferson could introduce his family to him, Zack uttered, “Sorry to bother you, Mr. Jefferson. I’m here to pick my wife up. It’s late.”
Everybody was lost for words.
The party only started at half-past seven.
The clock struck nine.
There were two more hours before the event ended.
Yet, Zack had come all this way to take his wife home.
Mr. Jefferson smiled and said, “It’s nice that you dropped by, Mr. York. It’s my mother’s eightieth birthday. Can we have the honor of you joining us at the party?”
Without replying to Mr. Jefferson, Zack uttered in a low voice, “Jim.”
Jim stepped forward with a gift in his hands.
Zack said, “I’m sorry to bother you. This is a little gift for the birthday girl. I wish nothing but happiness and longevity to your mother.”
Although Zack did not attend the celebration, he was giving Old Mrs. Jefferson all due respect by preparing a gift.
Jim handed the present to Mr. Jefferson. He accepted the gift and thanked Zack profusely.
Standing there, Zack appeared rather dashing. The bouquet looked brilliant under the night light.
Seeing that Zack had no intentions of coming in, Mr. Jefferson did not insist and told the maid to fetch Serena.
Mr. Jefferson did not have to do so as Zack’s arrival stirred a huge commotion. Serena, who was enjoying the food in a corner, was startled. After finding out that Zack was here, she put down her cutleries and told Elisa that she would check out what was going on.
“Zack.”
Coming out of the corner, Serena realized that it was Zack. She called his name and had to stop herself from running when it dawned on her that she was wearing killer stilettos.
Zack feasted his eyes on her. He had to admit that Serena was a stunner on those heels. She was like a princess, straight out of a fairy tale with her evening gown, light make- up, and jewelry.
He carried a deadpan face in front of Mr. Jefferson and the others. However, the second his gaze fell on Serena, his tensed facial muscles softened into a smile. Zack only had eyes for her.
“Seren.”
Carrying the bouquet of roses, Zack brushed past Mr. Jefferson and headed straight to his princess.
“Why are you here?” Serena asked.
Zack presented her with the flowers and uttered tenderly, “I had the flower bought from Spring Blossoms.”
Serena would be happy to know that Zack supported Camryn’s business.
With Serena accepting the bouquet, he remarked in a husky voice, “I’m here to take you home.”
Lifting her chin, Serena looked at him and said with a smile, “It’s early. It’s only nine o’clock.”
Zack stared deeply into her eyes without a word.
Serena blinked. Her promise to him jumped into mind. 1
She was speechless.
“I need to let Aunt Audrey and Elisa know.”
Since he was holding her to her word, Serena had to make it happen.
Affection was written all over his eyes as he held her hand and brought her to the car. Zack uttered, “We can leave the message with Mr. Jefferson. He’ll relay it to your aunt and cousin.”
Serena amusedly and speechlessly stared at him.
She whispered a promise in his ear the other day, and now he came early to pick her up at the Jeffersons’ residence.
Serena hoped she would be able to get up in time for work tomorrow.
“We’re heading off, Mr. Jefferson. Please let Mrs. Stone know that I’m taking Seren home.”
“Alright.”
The person who answered was Mrs. Stone.
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