NovelEnglishChapter 57 “Serenity, we have an agreement. We'll divorce after six months, so can’t you wait until then before moving on to the next guy? | don't know why you're on the prowl when we're still legally married. You're basically cheating onright now.
“I might not have any feelings for you, nor will | ever, but no man will stand by being cheated on.” He was only acting weird because he was angry. Zachary was furious that Serenity was so quick to have an affair.
Shawn had a crush on Serenity.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtThat was Zachary's love rival! This was not a matter of love but a man’s pride and dignity.
Serenity looked around as if searching for something. Unable to find anything handy, she grabbed her purse, filled with her phone and keys, and hurled it at Zachary. Since Serenity had learned self-defense, she got a pretty aim.
Caught off guard by the attack, Zachary was smacked right in the face.
The keys and phone in her purse turned into weapons and did a painful number on his lips.
He shot an angry look at Serenity.
No one had ever disrespected him like this! Serenity walked over and bent to pick up her purse. Her tone matched his. “You asked for it.
“You convictedof smumbo jumbo you conjured in your head without so much as seeking clarification. Have you always been this bossy and self-righteous?” Zachary felt his aching lips while glaring at her. “What are you looking at? Is this a stare— down? As if I'd lose to you.” Serenity raised her purse peevishly.
Zachary thought to himself, “... Not again!" How did she find the cheek to strike him? T-This was domestic violence! “My ride broke down in the middle of the road, but | was lucky to run into Shawn. He's my best friend‘s cousin. I've known him longer than | have you. | guess you could say we grew up together.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm“Anyway, he wasn't going to drive past when he sawstranded. He called a tow truck forand sent my bike to the workshop before drivinghome. We've done nothing wrong, but you made it sound like we were having an affair.
“Talk about the pot calling the kettle black. Perhaps you're the one cheating on me.” Zachary, “..." For once, Zachary was lost for words.
“Mr. York, you could‘ve toldif you didn't want to get married back then. | didn't make you sign the papers. Why do you look like I'm preying on you? | had no objections to the contract you drafted. | signed it when you toldto “I didn't ask you to leavethe house and car after the divorce. You proposed that on your own accord. | might as well take up your offer since you seeas sscheming woman going after your money.” She had no intention of keeping his house and car on the day of the divorce.
Serenity only married him to move out of her sister's place while giving her sister peace of mind. These were the only reasons and nothing else.
“You seem to think I'm out to search for another guy and cheat on you. You sawand Mr. Bill sitting together when | accompanied Jasmine on her blind date. | bet that was what you were thinking. People might think you were jealous.” Zachary hissed. “Trust me. | don't get jealous.” “Well, it seemed toyou were pretty jealous.” Zachary did not look so upset anymore after Serenity cleared the air. With tension in the room lifted, Serenity poked fun, “Uff. | could smell the jealousy from a mile away. | guess you're putting the Word of the Day to good use.” Previous Chapter Next Chapter
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