“Most women gain weight during pregnancy, but look at Serenity.

She only has a baby bump—there’s not much extra weight on her,” Grandma commented, expressing her concern.

Zachary responded with a light chuckle, “Grandma, as soon as you see Serenity, you point fingers at me.” Grandma could be quite unreasonable at times.

Serenity stepped in to defend him, “Grandma, don’t blame Zachary.

I haven't lost weight; I just haven't gained much.

I don't want to put on too much weight—it'll be tough to lose later.” Serenity was conscious of her sister Liberty’s struggles after giving birth to sonny.

Liberty hadn’t managed her weight well and ended up gaining more over time.

Serenity was determined not to let that happen to her.

Even though Zachary assured her he'd never act like Hank, she still preferred to stay fit.

“Regardless, you're not overweight.

more if

don’t stay hungry,” Grandma urged,

Miss Caron, please excuse me for a moment.” Kiera smiled and nodded as Zachary led Serenity to

from her, watching

was also a bowl of nourishing soup, but Serenity only drank a single

have another half

will scold me again, thinking I’m mistreating you.” He tried to pour more, but Serenity

have dinner

and doesn't really blame me.” Grandma was truly fond of

their family, Grandma’s affection

dotes on you more than me now,”

serenity

always so nice to you; won't that make me jealous?” “Impossible! Your sister adores you the most and treats me well only because she wants me to be

our relationship—any disagreements we have are just minor.” Serenity playfully warned him, “Just don’t go complaining about me to her.” Zachary chuckled, “Well, even if

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