After a moment of silence, Zachary replied, “Yes, but I trust my eyes and feelings more. That was why I concealed my identity to examine your character.”

“Given your character, you wouldn’t agree to marry me either if you didn’t get a background check on me. Why did you still suspect me of going after you for your money?”

“I was afraid that the investigation was wrong.”

Serenity was speechless.

“Marriage is a life-long event. Women are afraid of marrying the wrong man, but the same goes for men. I have to get along with you personally before knowing what you’re really like. A background check is just a few lines of summary.”

“Yes, marriage is a life-long event. It seems we were both too hasty.”

Serenity sighed, but said gratefully, “Fortunately, we fell in love with each other.”

If she could do it all over again, she would probably make a different choice.

“Keep going, Seren. I’ll listen to the story.” Zachary did not want to talk about the time when their marriage was hidden b