“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.

abroad, far

and Mr. Jimenez at home, the house felt quieter than

and young child to visit his mother-in-law’s home

today was a

the Stones needed

allow the Lewis family to look down

exasperated by his mother’s constant concern

told her more than once that they were strong, capable

were loyal and loving

devotion to Serenity was

into the driveway, Audrey spotted it from across the

are here,” she

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

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

busy with tasks, paused when they

the holidays, only a few had stayed behind, leaving more work to

littered with fallen leaves, a sight that would have bothered other homeowners, but not

she

walking lets you feel the beauty of autumn and winter.”

summers made the cooler

opened, Zachary and Serenity

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255