Chapter 770
Chapter 771
In addition to the Hunt sisters and Sonny, Mrs. Stone had also prepared a gift for Zachary.
Although he couldn’t become her son-in-law, her niece’s husband was still considered family, prompting her to be a bit more generous and prepare a gift for him as well.
“Mom p>
Elisa came down the stairs, dragging her luggage behind her.
Mrs. Stone quickly signaled the butler to step aside.
She stood up, approached her daughter, and smiled, saying, “Why did it take you so long to pack p>
“I had to make sure I packed everything I needed. Where are Clive and the others p>
“They haven’t come down yet p>
Elisa lifted her luggage and descended the last few steps. Mrs. Stone took a few steps forward to help her, but Elisa declined the offer.
“Mom, what did you ask the butler to do just now p>
“I prepared some gifts for Liberty and her sister and wanted him to help deliver them p>
Elisa nodded in acknowledgment, then said, “Liberty didn’t want to come with us; otherwise, we could have brought her and Sonny along. Sigh… I’ll have to go quite a while without seeing Sonny again. By the time we return, he’ll already be three years old p>
“In just a few days, you’ll turn twenty-seven,” Mrs. Stone reminded her daughter.
With the arrival of the new year, everyone would age another year. The young would grow up, while the older ones would simply grow older.
“Being twenty-seven is still quite young, Mom. Please don’t pressure me to get married. I haven’t found the right man yet. There’s no rush—I plan to marry when I’m thirty. If a suitable person doesn’t come along by then, I might just choose not to marry. I’ll stay with you and Dad for the rest of my life p>
Elisa Stone maintained exceptionally high standards. An average-looking man with ordinary talents simply would not suffice for her.
Mrs. Stone remarked, “Oh, come on. Don’t be so selective. As long as he is kind and can accept everything about you, it doesn’t matter if his family background isn’t quite as prestigious as ours p>
“That’s not acceptable. If we aren’t of equal status and my future in-laws try to take advantage of me or treat me like an ATM, what will I do? Men from that sort of background are frightening p>
Mrs. Stone was at a loss for words in response.
In Wiltspoon, there were several families of equal standing to the Stones, but those families lacked sons of marriageable age. Most had already married or had a significant age difference with Elisa.
Elisa had no interest in younger men.
Of course, the York family, who were on good terms with the Stones, had a few eligible sons, but Elisa had once been infatuated with Zachary from the York family, even confessing her feelings and pursuing him publicly. The York brothers held their eldest brother and cousin in high regard, so they would certainly not consider Elisa.
There were no other suitable options in Wiltspoon. Looking elsewhere would mean searching far away, which Mrs. Stone couldn’t bear, as Elisa was her only daughter.
“Mom, since our whole family is traveling for the holidays, won’t we miss the chance to meet Seren’s husband? I really want to meet him,” Elisa said.
Mrs. Stone smiled and replied, “We’re all family now. Isn’t it the same whenever we meet him? If you are eager to see him, why not stay home for the holidays while we travel? You can ask Seren to bring her husband over to meet you when the time comes. What do you think p>
Elisa quickly shook her head. “No way p>
There’s no need to rush. I could use a break.” Traveling and exploring new places would help lift her spirits and make it easier to forget about Zachary. Now, when she thought of him, she felt less frantic than before.
As she drove into her neighborhood, Serenity texted Zachary. When she parked in front of her building, she noticed Zachary waiting downstairs, accompanied by Jim.
“Seren p>
Zachary stepped forward, and as Serenity’s car came to a complete stop, he gallantly opened her door. He was about to assist her out when she swatted his hand away.
“I’m neither disabled nor elderly. I don’t need your help getting out of the car p>
Zachary replied, “Are you unhappy because your husband is trying to be considerate?” He then wrapped his arms around her and instead of merely helping her out, he lifted her from the car. Serenity felt her cheeks flush.