Munching on a piece of chicken, Serenity said, “You threw a big tantrum and a fuss, saying that I didn’t see you as a family before I could tell you. Take a look in the mirror. You didn’t tell me that Mr. Bucham asked you out for drinks. It gave me nightmares.”

Zachary fell silent before uttering, “It’s my fault. I’ll bring you along when Mr. Bucham asks me out next time. You can stop me from drinking, and they can’t make me drink then.”

“They would think you’re a hen-pecked husband.”

“Then so be it. They’re single, so they can’t be hen-pecked husbands even if they want to.”

Amused, Serenity laughed.

She stayed out of his business for the most part so long as Zachary did not do anything that could jeopardize his health.

After filling her belly, Serenity did one last check on the things they were taking with them. The couple made sure nothing was left behind before heading out.

First, they had to drop the three pets and the car keys at Liberty’s.

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