Chapter 127
Many people were taking leisurely strolls around the neighborhood. Most were parents with their children, while others were young couples walking hand in hand.
Despite observing the affection displayed by other couples, Serenity and Zachary walked side by side, neither of them making an effort to hold the other’s hand.
However, they caught the attention of several passersby, as they made a striking couple.
Eventually, Serenity stopped by a children’s playground and said to the man next to her, “Let’s sit here and watch the kids play.”
Serenity had a fondness for children.
She adored her nephew, Sonny.
Zachary remained silent, following her to a stone bench where they sat together.
“If Sonny were here, he’d definitely be having a great time,” she remarked.
Zachary simply hummed in agreement.
Serenity tilted her head to look at him, and Zachary felt uncomfortable under her gaze. He defensively asked, “Why are you looking at me like that?”
“You look incredibly handsome, so I thought I’d take a moment to admire you,” she replied.
Zachary was left speechless.
“Mr. York, you’re not only good-looking but also capable, which suggests you have excellent genes. If you have children in the future, they’ll surely be intelligent.”
“Are you suggesting you want to have children with me?”
Serenity laughed. “Nana keeps insisting I should just go for it so she can have a great-granddaughter.”
Upon hearing this, Zachary subtly shifted away from Serenity.
Serenity, unaware of his movement, continued, “I understand you don’t have feelings for me, and I don’t have feelings for you either. We’re just a couple without any foundation of love. Even if I were to pursue something physical, it wouldn’t feel right without an emotional connection.”
“It’ll be more like hiring a gigolo. All that’s left is to pay you for your services,” she said.
Zachary was left speechless.
“We won’t have children. Let Nana persuade Callum and the others,” she added.
“Would they not have children?” Zachary wondered.
He felt uneasy when he heard Serenity’s thoughts on having kids, but he didn’t argue with her and simply pursed his lips.
“Mr. York, do you think I’m a scheming woman?”
‘Could you be any more straightforward?’ Zachary thought sarcastically, choosing to remain silent.
“Actually, I did have a motive for marrying you, Mr. York. It’s because you own a house. By marrying you, I can move in and live with you rent-free, which will help me save money.”
“I know.”
That was why his initial impression of her wasn’t favorable. Zachary had married her reluctantly at his Nana’s insistence.
“You knew?” Serenity tilted her head, looking at him with admiration. “You’re really sharp, Mr. York. Your gaze is so keen that it feels like you can read my mind when you look at me like that.”
Zachary met her gaze and replied, “I can’t read your thoughts, so I’m unclear about why you’re discussing this now.”
“There’s no specific reason. I just realized we don’t talk often. You never initiate conversation, so I have to find common topics to ease the awkwardness.”
