Zachary looked worried. “If you can’t manage it, then don’t. I’ll help you do it instead.

“Seren, I want you to be carefree for the rest of your life.”

Serenity touched his cheek.

“Babe, every time I see you, I thank Nana for letting me marry such a wonderful man. I thank your family too for never looking down on me and never saying things like I’m not good enough for you to me.

“I know—you’re so good to me and you don’t want to burden me.

“But since I’ve married you and am now the eldest daughter-in-law of the York family, I must bear the responsibility that falls on me. I can’t run from it, and neither will I refuse to bear it.

“Plus, you’re already so busy. How could I make you do it instead?”

Serenity said confidently, “I can surely do everything well.

“I won’t complain, either. You know how dedicated I am.”

Zachary gazed at her deeply.

He hugged her tightly for a long moment before letting her go.

“It’ll be easy once you’re familiar with it. Like my mom—she’s been manag