Zachary’s eyes flashed with hurt, but he did not react as fiercely as he did yesterday.

He said gently, “Seren, do you really want to keep those little animals? If you do, I’ll tell Brandt to lead the way. Ms. Sox and you can go see our family orchard. If you think it’s suitable to rear chickens there, you can keep them there. You can take care of them yourself if you want or let the workers do it.”

Serenity frowned. “I didn’t see an orchard at your house when you brought me over during the holidays.”

“The hills planted with fruit trees next to Wildridge Manor is the orchard. It’s the York family’s ancestral manor.”

Serenity was not surprised that her in-laws had a manor.

They were rich.

They were involved in all sorts of industries as long as there was money to be earned.

“Are you willing to let me out of this villa?”

Serenity captured the key points of Zachary’s remarks.

Zachary looked at her, and she met his gaze. When the couple looked at each other, Serenity finally saw t