Zachary said stubbornly, “No!”

“Really?”

“Really!”

Serenity straightened her back and said with a regretful expression, “I was thinking that if you didn’t want me to leave, I could tell Mrs. Lane to stay at my sister’s house while I accompany you. Since you don’t need it, I’d better go keep my sister company.

“The weather is getting colder. It sure feels like winter is approaching. I always feel uncomfortable sleeping alone during this time.” Serenity sighed.

Zachary was speechless.

‘Is she implying that if I said I didn’t want her to leave, she would hug the pillow and quilt and hog my bed?’

Serenity was still carrying a regretful look. She reached out and patted his face twice, before trailing her finger down to his neck, and finally rubbing his chest. When Zachary’s eyes deepened and he stared intently at her, she withdrew her wandering hand.

“I’m hungry. Let’s eat. I want to see if the dishes my husband cooked for me are any good.”

Serenity was done teasing him and left.