Mrs. Lane smiled when she saw Serenity eat with such enthusiasm. As she watched, she suddenly felt hungry as well. She stopped looking at Zachary and started to eat with gusto.

While Mrs. Lane brought the dishes to the kitchen to wash them after the meal, Serenity pulled up a chair and slowly walked to Zachary.

Zachary instantly straightened up like a defensive hedgehog.

The difference this time was, he was not guarding against her. Instead, he was nervous and had no idea what his wife wanted