Mrs. Lane was home.
She brought over the couple’s pets. She had been looking after the animals, and now she was back at Brynfield.
The moment the door was opened, Snowball came running wagging its tail.
Serena was startled. At a closer look, she squatted and stroked Snowball’s head. She said to Zack, “How did Snowball get so big?”
Zack was not keen on little animals. He only allowed pets at home because he loved Serena too much. He gave Serena Snowball and two cats when Serena expressed her desire to have pets.
Snowball loved it when Serena stroked its head. However, Zack stood far away in case the fur got all over him.
“Mrs. Lane has really looked after them. The thing is getting fatter by the day.
“The cats are chonky too. The three of them look like the three little pigs.”
Rising to her feet, Serena snapped back, “Snowball has a name. It’s not a thing. You’re not very nice to Snowball.”
Zack pursed his lips. “Fine. It’s Snowball, not a thing.”
Mrs. Lane said hello to the couple with a smile.
“Put these in the freezer, Mrs. Lane.”
Zack gave the prepped free–range chicken from his mother to Mrs. Lane.
Mrs. Lane took the bag for a look before remarking, “You bought a lot of chickens, sir.”
“I didn’t buy them. The missus bought them and left them to wander in the orchard.”
Mrs. Lane figured out what was up there and then.
Serena brought Snowball over to sit with Zack. Zack gave Snowball a look. While Snowball could not take a hint, Serena could. She knew how much he disliked furry animals.
She patted Snowball’s head, gesturing the dog to go and rest.
Snowball turned around and walked away.
“Is Nana home yet?” Serena asked.
“The old missus went with Mr. Kevin on his business trip to Jensburg.”
Serena blinked. Why was Nana going on a business trip with Kevin at her age?
Jensburg?
Oh, that reminded her. The woman Nana picked out for Kevin was in Jensburg. The person was the oldest son of the Queen Enterprise in Jensburg.
It was clear as day the reason Grandma May went with Kevin to Jensburg.
The lack of response on Kevin’s part must have prompted the old lady to create an opportunity for Kevin to meet with Hayden.
York Corporation owned two hotels and a commercial mall in Jensburg. Kevin oversaw the food and beverage side of the family business and since the mall was just a short distance from the hotel, Kevin was also in charge of the operation.
The Yorks operated five–star hotels, so Hayden must have been to the hotels before. There was no telling whether she had met Kevin though.
“Why didn’t she tell us she was going away with Kevin?”
Serena added, “I wanted to go along and join the fun too.”
She wanted to go with Grandma May and get the latest gossip about everybody.
Tilting his head, Zack looked at his wife and tapped her forehead. He amusedly uttered, “Nana is a bad influence on you.”
“Nana isn’t bad at all. She’s the world’s best grandmother.”
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“A grandson–trolling nana.”
Serena defended Grandma May. “How did Nana troll you? Everything she does is for your own good. Tell me. How did she troll you?”
She gave Zack a tiny shove, but Zack caught her by the wrist. “Seren, you have not washed your hands after touching the dog. Go and wash your hands. Don’t use your grubby hands of dog fur to touch and push me. You know I can’t stand the fur.”
Serena was lost for words.
Mrs. Lane said with a smile, “Go on and wash your hands, missus. I made you supper. You can have your supper when your hands are clean.”
The mention of food was enough for Serena to let her man off the hook this time.
Retrieving her hand from Zack’s grasp, Serena got up to wash her hands. While cleaning her hands, she asked. “What did you make me, Mrs. Lane?”
“Your favorite.”
Mrs. Lane gestured for Snowball to retreat to its doggie pen.
Snowball was a smart dog. Knowing that its charms could not rub off on its male owner, it did not roam around the house. It docilely returned to its territory and lay on the ground.
Zack did not have the habit of eating supper. He turned on the TV but nothing piqued his interest. Hence, he went to his room and took a shower before waiting for his beloved wife in bed.
Such was the couple’s routine after returning home.
The night passed.
Serena and Liberty had to return to their hometown to sign a contract with the Hunt family today, so All You Can Eat was closed for the day.
Despite his mother’s urging, Duncan refused to leave Zack’s place. Planning to get breakfast at All You Can Eat, Duncan woke up late, cleaned himself in a hurry, and went out.
He arrived at the diner to find the place closed. Nevertheless, there was someone standing at the entrance.
The person looked familiar to Duncan. It was Jessica.
Jessica came here to fish for some answers from Liberty.
This was a new task given to her by the unknown woman.
The woman wanted an update on Zack and Clive’s investigation progress.
It had been rough for Jessica in the last two days.
The guilt was riding on her conscience as she committed a crime for the first time.
The worst part was her sister–in–law was still in the city. The woman had not gone back.
Chelsea found fault with everything Jessica did. The tension in the air and the mess caused by Lucas were getting on Jessica’s last nerves. She hoped Chelsea’s family would be hit by a truck.
“What are you doing here?” Duncan drew close and curtly asked Jessica.
The abrupt questioning from Duncan gave Jessica a jump.
She turned around to meet Duncan’s dark eyes. The menacing scar on Duncan’s deadpan face gave Jessica the creeps. She took a few steps back.
“I–I… I’m here to have breakfast.”
Jessica stumbled to put together a lie.
Duncan looked at the closed door and callously asked, “Where’s Liberty?”
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