“That's something we can think about when we have a daughter,” Zachary said with a slight smile.

“Right now, we don't even know where she'll come from.” But as he spoke, his thoughts wandered.

He made a mental note to start keeping an eye on the younger generation in Wiltspoon’s most prominent families.

If an exceptional boy caught his attention, he’d keep him in mind.

When the time came and Zachary had a daughter, he’d make sure that boy was there to watch her grow up.

Zachary had the idea of cultivating childhood sweethearts.

That way, his daughter wouldn't marry far from home.

Of course, the thought of his daughter getting married at all tugged at his heart.

If it were up to him, she wouldn't marry until she was at least 30.

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Zachary drove Serenity to the Stone family mansion.

At the Stone residence, Audrey was in the yard with Mr. Jimenez, enjoying the crisp weather.

The temperature had risen a few degrees, allowing Mr. Jimenez, who had been cooped up inside at Audrey's insistence, to finally enjoy a walk outdoors.

Elisa had traveled with Remy to Annenburg for the New Year, while Leland, dreading his family’s relentless matchmaking efforts, had booked an international flight as soon as the Stone Group started its holiday break.

planned to celebrate abroad,

at home, the house felt quieter

mother-in-law’s

reminded Clive that today was a

maternal relatives, the Stones needed

to look down

exasperated by his mother’s constant concern for

her more than once that they

and Duncan were

to Serenity was practically legendary

driveway, Audrey spotted it from across the

Seren are here,”

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

the gate.” Audrey helped Mr. Jimenez settle onto a stone bench before heading

with tasks, paused when they saw her take

the servants home for the holidays, only a few had stayed behind, leaving

was littered with fallen leaves, a sight that would have bothered other homeowners,

nature,” she

lets you feel the beauty of autumn and winter.” Wiltspoon rarely

long summers made the

and Serenity

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