Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

After listening to River, Serenity couldn't help but reflect again on how remarkable the York family's tradition was.

The sons and daughters raised in this family were truly exceptional-clear- headed, responsible, and always thinking about the family's future.

"You know, your sister-in-law isn't hard to get along with," Serenity said, smiling. "As long as someone doesn't have a terrible temper, we can get along just fine. And once you're married, you'll be living separately anyway. You'll only come back to the villa for big holidays like New

Year's. That little bit of distance keeps things pleasant. Even people with strong personalities can handle each other during those short visits.

Honestly, I believe all my sisters-in-law are wonderful. If anything, I'm probably the least impressive one."

The brothers-in-law respected her because they respected Zachary, the eldest brother. It was out of love and loyalty to him that they also respected her as their eldest sister-in-law.

Her position in the York family—and in all of Wiltspoon-was because Zachary cherished her, spoiled her, and respected her as his wife.

hoping she'd speak on their behalf. And if she did, she usually got them what they

sure they knew: holding on to her

that Zachary had built that bridge for her, giving her the authority and

this time, she still often found herself overwhelmed with

to end up with someone like Zachary? "You're not the worst," River said with a warm smile. "You're already amazing, Sister-in-law. Don't

But over the years-with guidance from Grandma and Aunt—she'd grown into the role. She now carried herself with the grace and authority of the matriarch of a large, influential family. Her

Grandma

there's always someone better out there, and people should stay humble. Speaking of Grandma, I should give her a call and update her. She told me that if you and Romina ever made progress, I should let

River was speechless.

sister-in-law was basically

would report everything he did in Eaglioncile