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.

what’s on your mind,” Serenity

to look at Kiera, making her a bit

“It's nothing

a martial arts gym and

Serenity’s belly looks like she might be

they're having

family seems

everyone's hoping for a girl,’ Kiera laughed nervously and added,

girls.” The room went silent

not up to us women to decide whether it’s a boy or a

he'll have to accept it.” Zachary quickly responded, “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

have a great-granddaughter,

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 a

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