“I’m not saying that you can’t stand up for your sister, but there’s no turning back once your sister and your brother-in-law have a falling out. I definitely am on your side with you sorting it out with your brother-in-law.”

Serenity grimly ate her mushroom and replied, “You have a point. I will control my temper and refrain from hitting anyone, but I’ll still leave him a warning. I don’t want the Browns to think they can pick on my sister just because she doesn’t have a family.”

Seeing that she took his advice, Zachary left the conversation at that.

After filling their bellies, they sat for a little while before heading out together.

Knowing that Serenity was worried about her sister, Zachary took a detour to Liberty’s place so Serenity could check on her sister before dropping her off at the shop.

Serenity was touched by his thoughtfulness.

She had cautioned herself against hitting on Zachary last night, but his kindness led her to throw that decision out the window.

J