Serenity finished her breakfast and cleaned up in the kitchen before telling Zachary, “I’m going out. Don’t forget to lock the door on your way out.”

Zachary glanced at her before turning his attention back to his toast.

“That reminds me. Can I take some of the fruits to my sister’s?”

She bought too much fruit the other day for the family event and they would be left to rot in the fridge since she and Zachary could not finish everything in time.

Zachary answered, “Your sister is family. You can take whatever you want without asking me. You’re free to make decisions over household affairs unless it’s a matter that requires a discussion between us.”

“We’re not that close, and I’m living in your house. I think it’s respectful to you as a husband to ask.

“I’m not the type to hog all the good stuff for my own family. I bought a little too much fruit the other day and I think they’ll go to waste since we can’t eat that much. At least now my sister can have some before they turn ba