“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, far from

Jimenez at home, the house felt quieter

visit his mother-in-law’s home for the day, but they were expected back

a special day—Liberty and

Liberty’s maternal relatives, the Stones needed to mark

Lewis family to look down on Liberty for

often felt exasperated by his mother’s constant concern for

her more than once that they were strong,

Zachary and Duncan were loyal and

was practically legendary in

pulled into the driveway, Audrey spotted it from across

are here,” she said

“Uncle Jimenez, sit here.

the gate.” Audrey helped Mr. Jimenez settle

household staff, busy with tasks, paused when

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

littered with fallen leaves, a sight that would have

just nature,” she had said

feel the beauty of autumn

summers made the cooler

gate opened, Zachary and

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