Married at First Sight

Chapter 256

Zachary only came out of the bathroom when he heard Shawn’s footsteps fade into the distance.

and He was thankful for two things right then and there. One for Nana calling him over, two for himself resisting his pride and taking the out that Nana offered him. Otherwise, Shawn would have the chance to be alone with Serenity.

Shawn walked out of the bookshop, got into his car, and drove away. However, just as he reached a junction, he stopped his car and called Serenity.

Serenity quickly picked up his call.

“What’s up, Shawn?”

“Serenity, are you free later? Around 7:30 pm.”

“Why?”

Serenity did not say if she was free but instead straightforwardly asked him why.

Shawn hesitated before saying, “I have to attend a business reception at Wiltspoon. Hotel in a while. I need a female companion. You know me, I don’t have a girlfriend yet, so I wanted to ask for your help to accompany me to the reception.”

you. I’m not free. My husband’s still waiting in the

misunderstood her and thought she was treating

chances of

she treated Shawn to a meal, Jasmine was there too. They were not alone together, but Zachary still managed to misunderstand after seeing

was someone who could

proceeded to beg. “Serenity, are you really going to eat

“Must you

have my dinner, but I still have to watch the shop. And anyway, I’m married. Shawn, I’ve always treated you as my younger brother, but in others‘ eyes,

you to this business reception, what would they think

Serenity did not see him as a man at all and only did think of him

to hear her actually say it out loud, that she only saw him as

he had known earlier that Serenity needed a man to get into a shotgun marriage with, he

was no

was probably put off by the fact that he was three years younger than her. She had never considered him as an option and

heart, but

said that Serenity and her husband had signed an agreement and would divorce

he would definitely confess

think. Who cares what they say?