Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei

Chapter 910
Zachary had no idea his commitment to work had caused distress to the entire office. It was Monday after he took seven days to
cool off. He invited Serenity out at the start of a new week.
The injury on Serenity’s hand healed up well after seven days of rest. At least, she could now drive.
Zachary asked to meet her at the presidential suite on the top floor of Wiltspoon Hotel.
Serenity brought Sonny along.
The little man was with her today because the facelift for Liberty’s restaurant was nearing completion. Since Liberty would be
busy in the coming days, she did not have time to look after Sonny. The responsibility of caring for Sonny fell on Serenity’s
shoulders.
“Mrs. York.”
Standing at the hotel entrance, Jim and his colleague watched as Serenity carried Sonny out of the car. Jim went ahead and
respectfully said hello.
“Where’s your boss?”
“Mr. Zachary is waiting for you on the top floor. Please come with us.
Remaining deferential throughout, Jim and his colleague led Serenity into the hotel.
A few minutes later, Serenity entered the magnificent presidential suite with Sonny in her arms.
With his back facing the door, Zachary stood by the window. The room bore a heavy stench of cigarettes.
Zachary, who rarely ever smoked, had helped himself to multiple packs.
Serenity noticed the ashtray, filled with cigarette butts on the coffee table. There was also a thick yellow envelope on the table,
but the content was unknown.
They had not seen each other for a week.
By now, Serenity had gotten a grip on herself.

“Uncle Zack.”
Sonny was the first to break the silence.
Sonny’s voice urged Zachary to turn around. He quickly put out the cigarette in his hand.
He was aware of Serenity coming into the room.
The only reason Zachary did not turn around was that he was smoking. He did not want her to see him smoking because she
had a thing against smokers.
It never occurred to him that Serenity came along with Sonny.
Zachary did not want to expose the little guy to second–hand smoke.
Drawing near, Zachary removed the ashtray from the coffee table and put it far away. He opened the door, letting fresh air clear
the cigarette stench.
Serenity watched as he did all that.
“I–I was bored and took a few puffs. I’ll quit smoking if you don’t like it.”
Zachary explained as he came forward to take Sonny from Serenity’s arms. Weighing
the boy in his hands, Zachary remarked, “Sonny has gotten a little heavier.
“Please sit, Seren.”
Zachary asked his wife to sit down.
Serenity took a seat.
“I’ll pour you a drink.”
Zachary put Sonny down and poured his guests a drink. He also took out some snacks for Sonny.
He then took a seat next to Sonny.

Zachary stared at Serenity for a while before picking up the yellow envelope from the coffee table. He handed the envelope to
Serenity and said, “This is for you, Seren.”
“What’s this? Divorce papers?”
Zachary responded, “Dream on.”
Pursing her lips, Serenity took the yellow envelope and replied, “I thought you came around.”
She opened the yellow envelope and pulled out the papers from inside. It did not take long for her to see what they were all
about.
Zachary uttered tenderly, “I’m giving you my assets, so you don’t feel the weight of the stress. I accept your proposal to sign an
agreement, but my only condition is that we don’t divorce.”
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