Chapter 417
Chapter 417
However, the piece of paper was no longer on her dressing table. It appeared that she had drawn something on the back of the contract…
Yikes!
Serenity glared at the man sleeping beside her. Not only had Zachary unknowingly ruined her drawing, but he had also compromised their agreement. Although her artwork was gone, the contract in his possession must still be secured somewhere safe.
Zachary remained unresponsive when Serenity poked his face, so she jabbed him again, saying, “It’s not fair that you accidentally destroyed my work while still holding onto yours. This puts me in a difficult position.”
Perhaps she should steal his contract and dispose of it.
That would level the playing field. Without the contract, neither of them would be restricted, and Serenity would feel much more at ease.
However, the fact that she didn’t have access to his bedroom was a significant obstacle. How could she steal the contract to destroy it?
Should she get him drunk?
Knock him out?
Or seduce him?
Serenity considered numerous scenarios in her mind, but none of the ideas seemed feasible. She would have to wait for an opportunity to present itself.
She thought it would take a long time before she could sneak into Zachary’s room, but to her surprise, the opportunity appeared that very night.
Nana made an unexpected visit. Grandma May had dinner with Callum at the hotel and decided to rest a bit before heading to Serenity’s shop. She then called Callum to pick her up just past nine o’clock to take her to Brynfield.
The old lady, dragging her luggage, stood outside Zachary’s door at ten o’clock. She rang the doorbell.
“Who is it? I’m coming!”
Mrs. Lane called out as she went to answer the door.
Seeing the old lady on the other side, Mrs. Lane was taken aback. “Old Mrs. York, what brings you here?”
“Are Zachary and Serenity around?”
“They haven’t returned yet, but they’re on their way home. I was the first one back.”
Liberty picked Sonny up from work every evening, so Mrs. Lane did not have to remain at the shop.
Mrs. Lane helped Grandma May with the luggage as they entered the house. “Old Mrs. York, what’s going on?”
“I’m staying here from now on. Cecilia, please don’t address me formally when Serenity is around. How did Zack introduce you to Serenity?”
Mrs. Lane closed the door and replied while guiding the elderly lady inside, “Mr. Zachary said I was Rowan’s nanny.”
“We can be old friends. Just be mindful of what you call me.”
Mrs. Lane smiled and said, “I will.”
“Please sit, Old Mrs. York. I’ll get you a glass of water.”
“Sure.” Instead of sitting, Grandma May wandered around the house and stopped in front of Zachary’s room. She turned the doorknob, only to find the door locked. She murmured something to herself, but Mrs. Lane couldn’t make it out.
As she made her way back to the sofa, Grandma May asked, “Are they still sleeping in separate rooms?”
“Yes. Mr. Zachary’s room is always locked in case the missus tries to sneak in.”
“That b*stard!”
Grandma May cursed.
No wonder Serenity said she couldn’t even jump him and strip him naked if she wanted to. No one could with that stuck-up attitude of his.
“Old Mrs. York, if Mr. Zachary and the missus are going to grow closer, something needs to change. From what I’ve observed over the past two days, they seem to have feelings for each other, but there’s still a distance between them. The missus appears a bit scared and oblivious to Mr. Zachary’s advances. Perhaps she’s feeling insecure.”
“Zachary’s not doing enough if he doesn’t make Serenity feel…
“Safe,” she said. The old woman sighed, “It takes a while for the rascal to warm up to anyone, but he’s making good progress now. I expected it would take him about a year to adjust. He keeps me on my toes.”
Grandma May lived a wonderful life. Her marriage had been beautiful when her husband was still alive. Now, in her old age, she was surrounded by respectful children and grandchildren. Her grandsons had been raised well, but her only worry was about their marriages.