Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

With a raised brow, Serenity looked at him.

“You need money to buy things. This card is for you. The PIN is…”

Zachary looked for a pen and paper and wrote the PIN down before handing it to Serenity.

“You can use the card for household expenses. I’ll transfer the money into the account every month when my wages are in, but you need to keep track of whatever you buy. I don’t mind you spending the money, but I need to know what it’s spent on.”

Back when they got the marriage license, Serenity had asked him whether they should go halves on the expenses, to which Zachary shot down. Since they were a married couple, they were family. He did not mind giving her money.

Zachary had more money than he could count and could not put a figure to his assets. He barely had time to spend the money as he was often busy at work. At least, his wife could now help him use some of it.

Nevertheless, it did not mean that Zachary wanted to be taken advantage of. He had to watch out as Serenity was a scheming girl in his eyes.

He had no problems with Serenity squandering the money on the house.

Serenity could not stand Zachary’s attitude and conduct.

She slid the debit card, alongside the paper with the PIN, back to Zachary. She did not even spare a glance at the PIN.

“Mr. York, you’re not the only one in the house. I’m living here too. You bought the house, so I save on rent by living here. I can’t let you pay for the house expenditure too. I’ll pay for whatever’s needed for the house.

“I’ll discuss with you if the cost of a household item exceeds two thousand bucks. You can chip in whatever amount you see fit.”

was

she could not accept his money, but his attitude rubbed her the wrong way. He made it seem like she was after his money and even told her to keep track of the purchases. Her bookkeeping was only for the shop’s expenditure and not extended

silent for a moment before pushing the debit card and PIN-written paper toward Serenity. Softening his tone, he said, “I know you own a shop, but how much can you make? You said it yourself

my help to pay the initial deposit? You

but she must be doing well since she started a bookshop at the entrance of Wiltspoon School. Surely, she made quite a bit. At this age, it was

far from my shop. I can take my bike. The traffic in Wiltspoon is horrible during rush hour. My two-wheeled

lost for

She was right.

rush hour

hour when he had to leave for an emergency. The gridlock

drive on the weekends

sister. The people who mattered most in Serenity’s life were her

your money to buy a car. I have enough savings to get a car, but a house is a better investment. I can have a home with a house.

was a preferential difference between men and women; women would usually pick a

to meet you, but I told her that you’re away on business. I’ll

“Sure,” Zachary answered.

air the clothes while Zachary sat in the living room. He wanted to read the papers, but he did not have a subscription

you done your

the sun, Serenity threw a question

got it

normally sent to the

pursed her lips without saying a word more. She went about her business.

tidied up the place.