Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

“Seren, come here,” the old lady called, waving Serenity over.

She didn’t really need to wave; every time Serenity came downstairs and saw her mother-in-law and grandmother-in-law in the hall, she always joined them for a chat.

“Grandma, Mom,” Serenity greeted warmly, and then turned to Julian and Kiera.

Julian nodded in acknowledgment, and Kiera smiled, saying, “Serenity, it’s been a while.” Noticing Serenity’s growing belly, Kiera asked, “When are you due?” “End of May on the Gregorian calendar,” Serenity replied.

Kiera did the math in her head and smiled.

“So, a little over three months to go.” She glanced at Serenity’s belly and hesitated, unsure if she should continue.

Serenity took a seat beside the old lady, joining the other two women on the long sofa.

With no room left, Zachary sat on a single chair.

your mind,” Serenity

to look at Kiera, making her a bit

explained, “It's nothing

arts gym and interact with many parents and

like she might

people they're having a boy,

York family seems to have a

since everyone's hoping for a girl,’ Kiera

doesn’t favor boys over girls.”

and said, “It’s not up to us women to decide whether it’s a boy

“I don’t favor girls over boys, but Grandma might.” The old lady shot her grandson a sharp look, cleared her throat, and said, “I’ve been eagerly waiting for a great-grandchild, whether it's a boy

delighted to have a great-granddaughter, but that doesn’t mean I favor

any proof of that?” Tania, Zachary’s mother, muttered under her breath, “Mom, that’s only because you've never had the chance to.” The old lady never had

and if all the great-grandchildren turned out to be boys, she'd never experience having