Chapter 3786

Back then, their grandmother asked Zachary, the eldest brother, to marry Serenity, a woman he barely knew, to repay a debt of kindness. Despite being a strong-willed man, Zachary agreed because he valued his relationship with their grandmother above all else. As long as she was happy, he was willing to sacrifice his own happiness.
Fortunately, everything turned out well. Now, the love between Zachary and Serenity is well-known throughout Wiltspoon.
Elora looked at Tatum, and for a moment, they locked eyes. She then asked, “Have you trained?”
“Yes, I’ve been training for over ten years. My grandmother is a wise woman with exceptional skills in managing the family. She raised us to be both educated and physically capable,” Tatum replied.
Elora remembered that she had once looked into Tatum’s background but only focused on his personal life, not delving deeply into his family history. She knew they were a large family living in an ancestral home, but those details came from Tatum’s modest descriptions. He hadn’t shared much, and she hadn’t pressed for more information.
She felt there was no need to investigate further, like tracing a family tree, since she wasn’t planning on marrying him. As long as his background was clean and he had good character, that was sufficient for her.
“You have a remarkable grandmother,” Elora said. “And it seems your family is quite well-off. It’s no small feat to raise your children to be both educated and skilled in martial arts without some means.”
Tatum’s family had many brothers, and raising them to be well-rounded required significant resources. Martial arts training, in particular, demanded both time and money.
Tatum smiled and said, “We’re doing well.”

Our ancestors provided us with a solid foundation. Some of my brothers have ventured out to start their own businesses, while others manage the legacies we inherited.” Elora nodded, choosing not to pursue the topic any further. She remained silent, as did Tatum. He thought to himself that if Elora ever accused him of concealing his identity, he wouldn’t be at fault—she never asked him directly. He had no intention of volunteering information without her prompting. Moreover, she had already sent people to Wiltspoon twice to check on him but had uncovered little. He couldn’t be held responsible for her incomplete investigation. In fact, it was Zachary who helped him maintain his anonymity, ensuring she didn’t discover that he was actually the sixth young master of the York family. Elora was unfamiliar with Wiltspoon, as it was far removed from her world, so she never connected the York name to the powerful York Group, the largest company in Wiltspoon. Had she been more aware of Wiltspoon, she might have questioned whether Tatum was associated with the York Corporation once she learned of his origins and successful background. “Sister,” Alonzo said eagerly, “Brother Tatum and I brought some delicious snacks for you and our second sister. Eat them while they’re still hot—they just came out of the oven! I watched Brother Tatum make them, and Angelo and I tasted a few pieces. They’re really delicious!” At their age, the two little brothers still had a sweet tooth. Judging by…

Alonzo’s passion for sweets suggests he will likely still enjoy them as he ages. Elora smiled and said, “Really? Then I must try them.” Angelo chimed in, “Elder sister, you definitely should! They’re so delicious! My brother and I wanted more, but brother Tatum wouldn’t allow it. He said he was saving them for you.”

“Brother Tatum is so biased,” Alonzo said with a grin. “He makes all the tasty food just for our eldest sister.” Angelo playfully stuck out his tongue.

“Angelo,” Elora said with a smile, “if there’s something you want to eat, just let me know. I’ll ask brother Tatum to make it for you.”

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