Grandma May was about to slap Zachary again.

Serenity quickly pulled the old lady’s hand back. “I’m not angry anymore, Nana. Please stop hitting Zachary. He’s already in his thirties. He’ll be embarrassed if you keep beating him.”

“Although Seren is protecting you and hiding your mistakes from me, I’m still giving you a warning—I won’t let you off if you don’t behave yourself.”

Zachary smiled bitterly. “I know, Nana. I’ve always behaved myself properly.”

Mrs. Lane soon returned with the sou