Chapter 72 – The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel

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Old Mrs. Hunt was well-known in town for her temper. She was assertive and never yielded to anyone. She insisted that her children and grandchildren were not in the wrong

God knew how long the old lady could keep up with that pride.

Without any idea how her relatives spent the night, Serenity had a good night’s sleep. As morning light rolled around, she dreamed about her parents. She cried out to her mom and dad while trying to reach them but only caught air.

By the time she woke up, tears had drenched her pillow.

Serenity stared blankly at the ceiling for a long time before sitting up. She pulled out tissues to wipe away traces of tears on her cheeks as she mumbled under her breath , “Mom, Dad, did you know that your daughters were bullied? Don’t worry. Liberty and I aren’t the same kids from fifteen years ago. They can’t push us around anymore.”

She picked up her phone for a look. Serenity muted her phone before she went to bed last night.

There were multiple missed calls and unread text messages.

Serenity checked on the missed calls. Since they were unfamiliar numbers, Serenity guessed they were from the Hunts. She randomly tapped on two text messages to read. It was about asking her to delete the tweet and that they were a family no matter what.

The Hunts said they would be ruined because of her.

The family would put everything behind them if Serenity deleted the post. Serenity would not need to pay for the grandmother’s medical treatment too, but she should come to the hospital to visit her grandmother if she had a heart. It was the least she could do as a granddaughter .

Serenity could not be bothered to read more of these messages.

These people still believed they were in the right while Serenity went overboard. It did not seem to dawn on the Hunts that they were the ones who started it. Liberty and Serenity would be torn apart by the public if the sisters did not have sufficient evidence to disprove the tweet.

Why should Serenity do her part as a granddaughter when her grandparents did nothing for them sisters?

Should Serenity be grateful that her grandparents took half of her parents’ life insurance payout? Should Serenity be grateful that her grandparents beat up the sisters and kicked them out her parents’ home?

As if!

 

Other than the Hunts’ text messages, concern came flooding in from Jasmine, Shawn, and friends too.

Serenity replied to them that she was doing well.

After a quick wash-up and change of clothes, Serenity walked out from her room into the kitchen. It was time to prepare a rich and nutritional breakfast for her man.

Serenity made it extra special today to thank Zachary for his help and company.

Zachary came out of his room to a sumptuous breakfast spread on the table. He asked, “Serenity, did you invite anyone over for breakfast? What’s with the feast?”

“We’re not expecting guests. It’s just us.”

Dumbstruck, Zachary ensued with a smile. “Are pigs flying? To what do I owe this great banquet by our great chef?”

Serenity took off her apron and replied, “Yes. Pigs are flying. It’s a shame you got up late and missed the miracle.”

Zachary was amused by her cheeky comeback. He enjoyed a good laugh to find his playful wife staring at him in awe.

Tensing his facial muscles, Zachary gave Serenity a warning look.

“Mr. York.” Serenity asked him, “Can I kiss you?”

Zachary was stumped.

Had she no shame?

She went as far as to ask a man this kind of question.

“Your smile is gorgeous. It took my breath away. I just want to hold you and have my way with you.”

“Serenity, you sure have the cheek.”

“My cheeks are right here.”

Serenity smacked her face with a smile as Zachary winced.

“I only said that because we’re married. I mean, we’re married in the eyes of the law, so it’s not a crime to kiss you.”

With Zachary pulling back a few steps, Serenity burst out laughing at his flight instincts.

Zachary flew off the handle.

Well, she was to be blamed for his reaction. The last time she even touched his face out of nowhere.

As her roars of laughter tipped him over the edge, Zachary closed in suddenly and grabbed the chuckling girl to pull her into his arms. Zachary dipped his head forward and sealed her lips, swallowing her laughter altogether. Serenity’s giggles ended abruptly.

Taken aback, Serenity widened her eyes and stared at the magnified face.

She only poked fun at him because his smile was beautiful. She enjoyed teasing him since, in terms of romantic intimacy between a man and a woman, he was more of a blank slate than she was. It never occurred to her that Zachary would one–up her.

He put her words into action and kissed her.

Zachary merely pressed his lips against hers to stop the aggravating giggles. Without exploring her lips for a taste, Zachary released his hold and shoved her out of his embrace.

Curling his finger, he flicked her on the forehead. Serenity cried out in pain.

“That’s what you get for acting smug,” Zachary said in a raspy voice,

He then, like nothing ever happened, sat down at the table and calmly ate his breakfast.

Serenity was speechless.

Running her fingers against her lips, Serenity stared at her husband who started on breakfast with a stoic expression. Who was playing who? So, who won?

It was clear that she lost.

That was quite a scare for Serenity.

Having snatched a last–minute victory, Zachary was feeling as cheery as the sun in the sky. He relished his meal.

In order to beat the game of love, shamelessness is all that mattered.

He got her good because she was not up to his level.

Since Serenity did not have the guts to even make a comeback with another kiss, she bashfully took a seat opposite him while glaring at the man.

Zachary found it hilarious.

He thought Serenity had more experience than him and would show him the ropes. It turned out that she was no better than he was.

On the day they signed the papers, Serenity mentioned that she had a relationship in the past, but that was eight years ago. It must be her first love. First love usually happened at the age when everything was pure and innocent.

In other words, Serenity, like him, was a blank sheet of paper.

“Why did you prepare such a feast today? Is it to thank me for yesterday?”

“Yes, Captain Obvious.”

Zachary gleefully filled his plate with food and said, “I was helping you and myself. You’re my wife no matter what. It wouldn’t look good on me if anything were to happen to you. Of course, I’m glad you’re grateful for it. I enjoyed today’s breakfast.”

“You don’t have to transfer the money for the car.” Zachary changed the subject back to the recent car purchase.

As Serenity did not have Zachary’s bank account details, she had been sending fifty thousand dollars to his mobile device every day.

However, Zachary had not once accepted the transaction.

The first transaction of fifty thousand dollars had made its way back to Serenity’s bank account.

“I got you a car, so it’ll reflect nicely on me. Presentation is important after all. I might be busy with work, but there are occasions I’d need to bring you to business dinners too. It will be humiliating for me if people find out that my wife rides a malfunctioning e–bike.”

Zachary saw the car as keeping up appearances.

“I thought it was an apology gift,” Serenity retorted.

Zachary replied after a pause, “It works both ways.”