Chapter 193

barbecue.

Josh chatted for quite a while before leaving. After he departed, Zachary called his grandmother.

“Zack, did Serenity tell you?”

“Yes,” Zachary replied in a low voice. “Nana, you’re quite forgetful at your age, so let me remind you again. I’ve already granted your wish to marry Serenity, and you promised not to interfere in our relationship after the wedding.”

The elderly lady was left speechless. What a hot-headed young man! If Grandma May hadn’t intervened, how long would she have to wait for a great-granddaughter? Sigh! She was so anxious! Zachary didn’t care about his grandmother’s reaction and hung up the phone after finishing his statement.

He then shifted his focus to his workload after finishing half a cup of coffee. It wasn’t until late into the night that Zachary completed his tasks and headed home.

By the time he arrived, it was already past one in the morning, and Serenity was fast asleep. The large house was eerily quiet, just as Serenity would often say. She had wanted a pet dog, but Zachary was not fond of pets at all. She was enough for him.

After sitting quietly in the hall for a moment, Zachary retreated to his room. The night passed in silence without incident.

The next day, Zachary woke up around mid-morning. Serenity was no longer home, but she had thoughtfully prepared breakfast and placed it on the dining table for him to see as soon as he emerged from his room.

As Zachary walked over, he noticed a note on the table. He picked it up and read, “I’m going to my sister’s house and won’t be back for lunch. You can manage on your own.” Crumpling the note into a ball, he tossed it into the trash can. Coincidentally, he had plans to have lunch with his friends at

At noon, they parted ways. Zachary opened the lid of the disposable box and discovered the breakfast burrito that Serenity had bought for him. He didn’t feel like eating it, so he closed the lid, picked up the box, and was about to toss it in the trash. Suddenly, he paused.