Chapter 126

“I haven’t had a chance to explore the neighborhood since moving here,” Serenity admitted. Zachary paused before agreeing to her suggestion; he was also unfamiliar with Brynfield. In fact, it was his housekeeper who had assisted him in purchasing this unit.

That day marked the couple’s first outing together for a walk. Zachary was naturally calm and spoke very little. Unlike couples who marry for love, their relationship was different. As they descended the stairs for a stroll, silence enveloped them after a while.

After what felt like an eternity, Serenity broke the silence and asked, “Mr. York, how far is your hometown from the city?” While she had never visited Zachary’s hometown, she had heard from Grandma May that it was located in the suburbs. Since signing the agreement, Serenity had mentally prepared herself for a potential divorce at any moment, which diminished her interest in visiting her husband’s hometown.

Awkwardness lingered as they continued walking in silence, prompting her to bring up this topic to fill the gap. “With smooth traffic, it takes less than an hour by car. It’s not far, but it’s not exactly close either,” Zachary replied. The York family owned multiple villas in various upscale neighborhoods throughout the city, and they only returned to their main residence occasionally.

“Nana mentioned that your family also has farmland that produces a lot of crops,” Serenity continued.

“Yeah,” Zachary replied with a hum of agreement. It was indeed true. Serenity chose not to press further, aware that Grandma May’s words held weight. The Yorks were simply ordinary farmers, and Serenity understood that she had not ascended the social ladder; she and Zachary were of the same social class.