“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,

just Audrey and Mr. Jimenez at home, the house felt quieter

wife and young child to visit his mother-in-law’s home for the day, but they

was a special day—Liberty and Duncan

Liberty’s maternal relatives, the Stones needed to mark the

the Lewis family to look down

often felt exasperated by his mother’s constant concern for

had told her more than once that they were strong, capable women who didn't need

were

to Serenity was

pulled into the driveway, Audrey spotted it from

and Seren are here,” she said to

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

gate.” Audrey helped Mr. Jimenez settle onto a stone

with tasks, paused

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

was littered with fallen leaves, a sight that would

nature,” she had said

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

long summers made the cooler seasons

gate opened, Zachary and Serenity greeted her

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