Chapter 3809

“Then don’t sleep. Come here, uncle will hold you.” Concerned that Serenity was tired, Zachary picked up Sonny and started chatting with him, finding ways to keep him entertained. As Zachary patiently engaged with Sonny, thoughtfully answering all his questions, Serenity watched him with gratitude and warmth, feeling truly blessed to have married him.

Serenity’s eyelids grew heavy, and before she knew it, she had dozed off, leaning against the car seat. When she woke up, she found herself back at Wildridge Manor in her and Zachary’s room. The room was quiet—Sonny and Zachary were both gone.

Serenity sat up and reached for her phone on the bedside table. It was two in the afternoon; she had slept longer than she realized. Upon waking, she felt a familiar pang of hunger. Her appetite had only increased during her pregnancy, leaving her feeling perpetually hungry. During her prenatal checkup, the doctor had advised her to eat small meals frequently.

Serenity got out of bed and walked to the window, pulling open the heavy curtains. Sunshine poured in. Winter in Wiltspoon was unpredictable; when the sun shone and cold fronts weren’t blowing in, it barely felt like winter. But when the cold air did arrive, temperatures would plummet. On some days, she would be sweating in long sleeves, longing for summer clothes, only to find herself shivering and bundling up in layers by nightfall.

The inconsistency of Wiltspoon’s winter often left her in a dilemma. She would rush to buy warmer clothes, but by the time they arrived, the temperature would rise again, leaving her with items she couldn’t wear.

After lingering at the window for a few moments, Serenity turned away and headed downstairs to find something to eat. Just as she…

She reached the door, which swung open. Zachary stood there, about to enter. When he saw her, he smiled and said, “You’re awake, wife. You must be hungry. I was just about to come up and suggest you eat something before going back to sleep.”

“I just woke up,” Serenity replied. “I’m starving. I’ll head downstairs now.”

Zachary took her hand. “I made a fresh meal for you. It’s ready.”

Since Serenity had fallen asleep after their return, Zachary didn’t want to disturb his tired wife. They had eaten without her, and Julian had brought his fiancée, Kiera, to visit the old lady. Naturally, the old lady invited everyone to stay for the meal. Zachary hadn’t asked the kitchen to save any leftovers for Serenity. Instead, after everyone had finished, he checked the time and prepared a new, hearty lunch just for her, so she could enjoy a fresh meal when she woke up.

“You didn’t have to go through the trouble. I don’t mind eating leftovers,” Serenity said, already aware that he preferred she eat only freshly made food.

“It’s been a while since I cooked for you,” Zachary replied. “This was a good opportunity for me to brush up on my skills. Tatum’s been cooking for his fiancée every day. When you love someone, cooking for them is a joy.”

Serenity smiled. “How’s Tatum’s progress with Elora?”

“Not much yet,” Zachary said. “But he told me that Elora admires him. As long as she admires him, winning her heart shouldn’t be too hard. After all, our York men are all exceptional and charming.”

He hadn’t requested the kitchen to save leftovers for Serenity. Instead, after everyone had finished eating, he checked the time and prepared a fresh, hearty lunch just for her, ensuring she would have a delicious meal when she woke up.
“You didn’t have to go through all this trouble. I don’t mind leftovers,” Serenity said, already aware that he preferred her to have freshly made food.
“It’s been a while since I cooked for you,” Zachary replied. “This was a perfect opportunity for me to hone my skills. Tatum has been cooking for his fiancée every day. When you love someone, cooking for them is a delight.”
Serenity smiled. “How is Tatum doing with Elora?”
“Not much progress yet,” Zachary said. “But he mentioned that Elora admires him. As long as she admires him, winning her heart shouldn’t be too difficult. Give him a year—our York men are all exceptional and charming.”
When Zachary praised Tatum, he couldn’t help but compliment himself as well.