Chapter 384
Chapter 384
Serenity laughed.
She suddenly had the urge to see Zachary perform a strip dance.
Zachary stood up and playfully flicked her forehead, causing her to wince in pain.
“I can’t even begin to fathom what’s going on in your head. You’re always so unpredictable,” he remarked.
Serenity boldly replied, “Nana always tells me to jump you, strip you, and sleep with you so she can have a great-granddaughter. I’m still considering whether to fulfill Nana’s wish p>
Zachary flicked her forehead again upon hearing this. “Ouch!” she exclaimed.
It hurt, so Serenity retaliated by pinching his cheeks. “Serenity,” he said, slightly annoyed.
Zachary then grasped both of her hands, his expression turning serious. Serenity’s playful demeanor faded as she met his intense gaze. Cautiously, she said, “Mr. York, just tell me what you want to say. Your serious look is a bit intimidating p>
“Listen,” he urged.
“Mhmm, I’m all ears,” she responded.
“Whether we sleep together or not is a private matter, and we should follow our hearts. Don’t do it just because someone told you to,” Zachary advised.
He didn’t want their first experience to be influenced by his grandmother.
Just like when they obtained their marriage license, Zachary had told his grandmother that how he treated Serenity was his business, and that she should refrain from interfering in their relationship.
“Oh, so you’re worried about that p>
Serenity felt an instant wave of relief. She pulled her hand away from his grasp, turned around, and walked back. As she did, she said, “I was just kidding. I won’t do that just because Nana said so p>
She believed that romantic relationships should develop naturally.
Zachary silently observed her retreating figure.
He felt he was correct in his concerns, yet sensed that something was missing.
Zachary found himself longing for the opportunity to have her jump him, strip him bare, and…
They were not yet in love, so it was still too early for them to sleep together. This was similar to how Zachary had responded to Serenity’s earlier question in the car: “…because you haven’t fallen in love with me yet p>
Zachary finally gained clarity about their situation. He quickly walked up to her and matched her pace, treating his wife to a seafood feast at a beachfront restaurant for dinner.
Serenity ordered two bottles of beer. “I like to get two bottles of beer when I have dinner with Jasmine. It’s enjoyable to drink beer while eating,” she explained.
As Zachary peeled shrimp for her, he replied, “Beer is the only drink you can handle with your level of alcohol tolerance p>
Serenity blushed. “I know my alcohol tolerance is low, but I can manage two bottles of beer. I’ll just sleep soundly afterward p>
“Would you like a drink?” she asked. “If I drink, does that mean we stay here for the night?” Serenity playfully stuck out her tongue, realizing, ‘Right, he has to drive tonight, so he can’t drink p>
So, Zachary continued to peel shrimp and debone the fish for Serenity while she ate, drank, and talked about her sister. He could sense that even as they spent time together, Serenity was still concerned about her sister’s future.
Serenity finished most of the food on the table. Being a foodie, she had a big appetite, and Zachary finally witnessed it. He thought, ‘At least she has a hobby like this. It could help me win her over. What would I do if she was always as fearless as she was when she confronted Noah Hunt and the thugs p>
By the time they finished eating and drinking, it was already dark. The couple headed home, and as soon as they got into the car, Serenity leaned against the passenger seat and said to Zachary, “I’m going to take a nap. Wake me up when we get home p>
“home p>