Chapter 4009
Married At First Sight, Chapter 4009
Chapter 4009
Duncan called Serenity to inform her that he was taking Sonny to the Lewis house for dinner and would bring him home later. Serenity had no objections; Duncan’s assistance provided her with a rare opportunity to enjoy some personal time with her best friend, Jasmine.
With Jasmine being eight months pregnant, their shopping trips had taken on a new significance. The two friends explored baby stores, where Jasmine stocked up on essentials for her soon-to-arrive little one. The sight of baby clothes and supplies was contagious; Serenity couldn’t resist purchasing a variety of items for both her baby and Sonny.
As evening approached, Zachary and Josh arrived to pick up their wives. Unbeknownst to each other, both men had opted out of their social obligations for the evening, leaving Callum and the rest of the senior management team to manage the events. Once among the busiest individuals, Zachary and Josh had become adept at avoiding responsibilities in favor of spending time with their families.
When Zachary stepped out of the car, he was met with the sight of Serenity and her bodyguards, who were laden with shopping bags. The mountain of purchases at her feet was nearly comical.
“Why did you buy so much? And where’s Sonny?” Zachary inquired as he approached her.
“I got carried away,” Serenity confessed, handing him one of the bags. “Duncan picked up Sonny earlier and took him to the Lewis house for dinner. He’ll drop him off later. Jasmine and I decided to make the most of the afternoon by going shopping.”
Zachary glanced at Jasmine, who was also managing an armful of bags, and exchanged a knowing smile with Josh. Without further discussion, the men gathered their wives and their mountain of shopping bags, loading everything into the car before heading home.
Meanwhile, in Huyoniville, Evan York stood
Outside the towering headquarters of Du’s Group stood Evan, dressed in a sharp black suit with a light blue tie and a determined expression. In one hand, he held a bouquet of vibrant red roses, while in his pocket rested two movie tickets. He had waited patiently for Abby to finish work, resolute in his quest to win her back.
Each day, Evan arrived with flowers, gifts, and invitations for dinner or movies, only to be met with rejection from Abby. Today was no exception. As soon as Abby emerged from the building and spotted him, she accepted the bouquet without a word, then promptly turned on her heel to toss it into the nearest trash can, snapping a picture for her social media.
Though Evan felt a sting to his pride, it was fleeting. He quickly reminded himself that he deserved this cold treatment; after all, he had been the one to wound Abby’s pride first. If he was honest with himself, he knew he deserved even worse. His grandmother, with her mischievous matchmaking schemes, had orchestrated his pairing with Abby from the start. Through her cryptic hints and flair for drama, she had led him to believe that Abby and Fox—the woman he had been pursuing blindly—were two different people.
Now, Evan was facing the consequences of his ignorance and disbelief. “Grandma’s probably laughing her head off right now,” he muttered under his breath. “She set me up to learn the hard way.”
The sound of the company doors opening jolted him from his thoughts. Employees streamed out, heading to their cars, scooters, or setting off on foot. By now, Evan’s presence had become familiar, no longer attracting the curious stares it once did.
As they passed, the employees exchanged whispers. “There’s that guy again—Vice President Du’s admirer,” one murmured. “I heard he used to pursue her before,” another said, glancing his way. “Looks like he’s back for round two.” Despite the
Despite the murmurs around him, Evan stood tall, his determination unwavering. Even in the face of Abby’s cold rejection, she was worth every effort. This time, he was resolute in seizing his opportunity.