Chapter 100
Zachary quietly passed the phone to Serenity. With her device buzzing with countless texts and calls from netizens, it was now out of battery.
Serenity appreciated the brief moment of silence, though it meant her friends and family were struggling to reach her.
“Who is it?” she asked.
“Nana,” Zachary replied.
Taking the phone, Serenity warmly greeted, “Nana.”
“I just logged on and saw the tweet, Serenity. Are you alright? Do you need any assistance? Just let Zachary know. He’s well-acquainted with many big CEOs in the business world. Sorting things out will be a breeze for him.”
“Don’t hesitate to ask. You’re married now; you can tell me if he’s not helping with this little issue. I’ll give him a piece of my mind!” Grandma May had only just found out about the situation. It seemed the viral story hadn’t spread as widely as expected. Additionally, the tabloid coverage of Zachary and Elisa had diverted attention from the tweet. The press’s retweets didn’t gain much traction either.
Grandma learned from Callum that her beloved granddaughter-in-law was being unfairly portrayed by her relatives.
“I’m fine, Nana. It’s really not a big deal. I can manage it, and Zachary has been incredibly supportive. He’s been with me all day.”
Nana replied with a smile, “It’s great to hear that the boy has a good heart and is pulling his weight as your husband.” Although her words were reassuring, Grandma May had her own thoughts. She was eagerly counting down the days until Serenity and Zachary could strengthen their bond by spending more time together.
Her wish was for her grandson to always be there to help ease Serenity’s troubles. It was the ideal chance for them to develop deeper feelings for one another. She believed that through this experience, Zachary would come to appreciate Serenity’s charm.
Independence and relentless self-empowerment were qualities Serenity would soon discover in her grandson, who had a gentle side hidden beneath a tough exterior. Grandma May eagerly anticipated the moment her young couple would officially become husband and wife. That would be the perfect time for her to welcome a great-grandchild into the family. However, Grandma May decided not to voice this desire directly to Serenity.
After checking in on Serenity, Grandma May hung up without saying a word to her grandson, Zachary. He was well aware of Nana’s favoritism. Lacking granddaughters, she lavished all her affection on her only granddaughter-in-law, Serenity, indulging her to no end. Once Zachary’s brothers tied the knot, it was likely that Nana would spread her love among the new granddaughters-in-law as well.
After grabbing a snack, Zachary drove Serenity over to Liberty’s house. Unfortunately, Hank wasn’t home yet. He had sent Liberty a text to let her know he would be late due to work commitments, advising her not to wait up and to get some rest with the child. Liberty had come to terms with the fact that she could no longer rely on her husband for comfort or support, but her concern for her sister remained.
With Serenity and Zachary’s arrival, Liberty felt a wave of relief wash over her. “Where have you been, Seren?” she asked.
“I took a trip back to our hometown and gathered some evidence that could help our case. Are you doing alright, Liberty?” Serenity replied.
“Yeah,” Liberty responded, “I’ve been pretty disconnected from everything while caring for Sonny all these years. I don’t go out much, so it doesn’t really bother me. It’s been calm since I changed my phone number.”
“The tweet didn’t stay trending for long, but it started circulating again after the press picked it up,” Liberty continued. “I had a former colleague who saw the post and shared the link with me, asking if…”
“The tweet is discussing us,” Serenity thought, her anger boiling beneath the surface.
These individuals truly had no sense of shame.
So, it seemed her relatives were determined not to let her leave. “Liberty, can you fetch me your diary? I think it’s time we take some action.”