“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.

celebrate abroad, far from his parents’

Jimenez at home, the house felt

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

a special day—Liberty and Duncan were getting

Stones

to look down on Liberty for lacking

felt exasperated by his mother’s constant

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

Zachary and Duncan were loyal

devotion to Serenity was practically legendary

the driveway, Audrey spotted it from across the

Seren are here,” she said

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

settle onto a stone bench before heading to the gate

remaining household staff, busy with tasks, paused when they saw her take on

most of the servants home for the holidays, only a few had stayed behind, leaving more work to

a sight that would have bothered other homeowners,

just nature,” she had

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

the cooler

Zachary and

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