Mrs. Stone was Serenity’s aunt and a senior on Serenity’s side of the family. She should be showing more love and affection to Serenity.
“Aunt Audrey wasn’t trying to push me into having a baby. Her heart is in the right place. We have been a real married couple for a few months now, but I’m not pregnant yet. I think it’s normal she’d ask.”
Sticking her hand out, Serenity gave him a squeeze on the cheek and smoothen his puckered brows. She said, “Don’t make that wry face. Your frown is scary enough to startle your timid wife. “You can be a ghost for Halloween with that face. No makeup required.”
Amused by her remark, Zachary flicked her forehead. “Have you seen such a handsome ghost? If you’re timid, then theres no one with nerves of steel in the world.
“Fine. I’m not mad. I think it’s between us whether we want to start a family. Other people shouldn’t stick their noses where they don’t belong. Even my parents aren’t rushing us to have children. Nana is probably the only one with the occasional comment about her wish to have a great–granddaughter.
“Nana was looking forward to having a granddaughter, but I guess she can only put her hopes into getting a great–granddaughter.”
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