“When my mom and her sister were separated, they took a photo. They had a copy each so they could use it to find each other, but my aunt’s photo was burned by the first couple who adopted her.“My mom kept the photo too, but it’s been several decades since. Even if she kept it in good condition, it’s not easy to find someone using it. My brother also posted the photo on the internet, but there was no news. The only way to find my aunt is if her children look like her, and my mom sees them by chance.”Otherwise, it would be utterly difficult to find.Even then, the chances were almost zero.“God helps those who help themselves. Elisa, you’ll be able to find your aunt one day.”Serenity could not help much except to cheer Elisa on.The Stone family had money, power, and connections, but they were unable to find her aunt even after searching for years. Someone like Serenity who had no power or connections had no way of helping.“I hope we find her sooner than later and reunite my m
Elisa said gratefully, “Serenity, if you help us find my aunt, you’ll be our family’s benefactor. We won’t treat you badly.”“We’re friends, so don’t be such a stranger. I’m also thinking of my mom. If she were still alive, my sister and I would also do our best to help her find her family.”Serenity’s mother passed away more than ten years ago, so she did not have a deep impression of her mother. Fortunately, her sister looked like her mother, so she could remember her late mother by looking at her sister.“I won’t disturb your date with your husband. Have fun and tell me when’s the wedding. I’ll be your bridesmaid,” Elisa teased Serenity a little and ended the call.“Was it Ms. Stone again?” Zachary asked nonchalantly.“Yes. She wanted to come over to meet us, but she changed her mind when she heard that I was with you.”Zachary snorted coldly in his heart. ‘Good!’“Elisa is really a good girl, but your boss...” Thinking of Mr. York wearing a wedding ring, Serenity sighed. “I
“That’s for sure. I’ll go to court with them to get my parents’ house back!”“Since you have such confidence, don’t feel depressed any more. We’re out to have fun today, so we should be happy. We’ll deal with the unresolved matters from the past one by one and solve them eventually.”He took Serenity into his arms, squeezed her, and said gently, “You still have me. Even if the sky falls, you don’t have to worry. I’ll hold it up for you.”Serenity did not struggle and quietly snuggled against his chest. Only after a few moments did she leave his embrace.Her face was a little weird.“There are many people around us.”Zachary took her hand casually and led her forward. “We’re husband and wife, not having an affair. What are we afraid of?”Serenity was speechless.“It’s no wonder my sister always tells me to be nice to you.” He had already completely won over her sister.After their sudden marriage, as the couple got along, Serenity realized that although this man had shortcoming
Serenity was not dumb.Grandma May and Mrs. Lane walked away to create an opportunity for the couple to be alone.It was rare that Zachary did not act cold and reject her, so she enjoyed the taste of dating.The couple held hands and strolled around the Oriental garden. Serenity especially liked this garden style with its antique colors and fragrance.“Zachary.”“Yeah?”Zachary’s mind was not on the scenery. He kept stealing glances at the woman beside him.When he heard Serenity call him, he stopped to look at her again with a straight face, as if he had been looking ahead the whole time instead of peeking at her.“You work in York Corporation, so you should know what properties are under your company, right? How many resorts like this one did your boss invest in?”Zachary thought about it and said, “Our company has branches in all major cities. We invest and operate in all kinds of industries, but only in two vacation resorts like this were invested in and built. That’s beca
It was said that the old ladies in the gentry were not easy to get along with, but Grandma May was affable, just like an ordinary old woman. She also usually dressed plainly and did not seem like she was part of the gentry at all.Zachary’s gaze was deep. He touched the top of her head and said in a low voice, “You’re a very realistic person who doesn’t dream.”“I’m a person who lives in real life. Even if I want to dream, it depends on the dream. It’s a waste of time dreaming that kind of unrealistic dream, not to mention it’ll affect my sleep too.”Zachary pursed his lips and said nothing.After strolling for half a day, the couple met up with Grandma May and the rest.They settled on lunch in an interesting restaurant. If not for the modern facilities inside, Serenity would have thought they traveled back to a tavern from bygone times.Sonny was especially happy today.Grandma May and Mrs. Lane took him to feed the fishes and bought him as much fish feed as he wanted to feed
Time flew by when having fun.The day was over in the blink of an eye.Serenity strolled all day, arrived home, took a shower, and fell asleep.Grandma May saw Serenity going back to her room and thought of repeating her trick. Unexpectedly, when she entered Serenity’s room, the latter was already sleeping soundly, leaving the old woman with no chance to play her acting skills.After leaving Serenity’s room, she came out to see her grandson sitting on the sofa watching TV. Even though her heart was disappointed, she could not help but get angry.She walked over and snatched the TV remote control from Zachary’s hand. “Have you forgotten what to say and do after coming home?”Zachary looked at his grandmother and said innocently, “We’re already back. What do I have to say or do?”He made a lot of progress today.He held Serenity’s hand for the whole day.Serenity also talked to him about anything now. Her trust in him was growing.Grandma May was speechless.“Nana, you must be
Josh said casually, “When do you want it?”“The sooner the better, of course.”“I’ll give it to you tomorrow. Is that too late?”“That’s fine.”Tomorrow was when Liberty and Hank would be talking about divorce. It would be advantageous for Liberty if she held evidence of Hank’s assets.“You’re really going all out for your sister-in-law. I don’t see you working so hard for your own company.”Zachary was silent for a moment and said, “Serenity is full of gratitude to me now.”“Gratitude is not love. You have to do more for her to fall in love with you. However, if you can help solve her sister’s problem, she’ll feel that you’re an amazing person. She’ll grow more dependent on you, and her heart will be moved subconsciously.”Josh did not have a girlfriend, but his analysis was clear and logical.After the analysis, he asked Zachary, “Did you fall in love? Don’t try to make your wife fall in love with you without the intention of loving her back. That’s called playing with her f
Alas, Zachary only thought about it and did not act on it. His pride stopped him from doing something that sneaky.Thus, he tossed and turned, and finally got taken away by the sandman.Meanwhile, in an apartment, Hank was fumbling around the bedside table for a pack of cigarettes. He then pulled out a stick, and was just about to light it up when the woman next to him reached over. “Give me one too.”Hank handed the cigarette to Jessica and helped her light it.“Just smoke once in a while.”Hank was not a heavy smoker and only smoked when he talked business with clients. Usually, he did not smoke unless he had something on his mind.Liberty did not like men who smoked all the time because she felt their breath stink.Jessica smoked, but she pretended to be virtuous and never smoked in front of Hank. However, Hank and her had gone all the way, and he was also preparing to divorce Liberty for her sake.Thus, Jessica did not think it was necessary to hide it anymore. Hank would f