“Aunt Audrey will glare at you if she heard you say that.”

Zachary laughed. “Your aunt has always been a stern person. She mellowed out considerably after retiring, but it’ll still be hard on you because you asked her to teach you. However, she’s still your aunt and is doing it for your own good. If you can bear the hardships, the lessons you learn from her will serve you for the rest of your life.”

Serenity walked to the sofa and sat down.

Zachary followed and propped her feet up, then start