Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary) novel Chapter 3962

Married At First Sight Chapter 3962 
Chapter 3962 
     
The old lady, despite her lively and childlike love for a bustling household, deeply cherished her granddaughter-in-law, Serenity. Her attention naturally gravitated toward the baby in Serenity’s belly—it would be her first great-grandchild. With the baby’s arrival, four generations would share one roof, a dream come true for her. 
As the hostess of the sprawling villa, Serenity took it upon herself to ensure her sistersin-law were comfortably settled into their rooms before retreating to the master bedroom. But without Zachary, the space felt incomplete, a hollow reminder of his absence. 
Pregnancy had been exhausting, and Serenity had grown used to Zachary’s comforting presence. Tired from the day and burdened by the weight of her pregnancy, she fell asleep quickly, her dreams filling the silence of the night. 
The next day was New Year’s Eve, a whirlwind of activity from sunrise to sunset. 
By evening, the New Year’s Eve dinner brought the family together, and soon after, close friends and families connected to the Yorks poured into Wildridge Manor to celebrate. The fireworks lit up the night sky, their brilliant displays reflecting the joy and togetherness of the moment. Laughter and cheer filled the villa, carrying the night into the early hours. 
But festive days pass quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was the second day of the New Year—traditionally a day to visit parents’ homes. 
The Murphy wives, whose families lived in Wiltspoon, headed back to their parents’ houses. Similarly, Zachary and Serenity joined Duncan and Liberty for their annual family visit. Serenity and Liberty made their way to the Stone family, as Audrey, their maternal aunt, was their closest relative on their mother’s side. 
However, Serenity’s uncles from the Hunt family had called earlier, urging her and Liberty to return to their hometown to visit their extended relatives. Despite the bitter history between them, they pleaded for reconciliation, claiming to regret their past actions and admitting their wrongdoings. 
It was clear to Serenity that this newfound remorse stemmed more from desperation than genuine regret. Zachary had ensured that her cousins—who had wronged her— faced the consequences of their actions. They’d lost their jobs, their small businesses had failed, and they were now struggling to make ends meet. Even then, Zachary had shown restraint, sparing them from complete ruin. 
Serenity, however, wasn’t ready to forgive. When her uncles couldn’t sway her, they turned to village leaders, asking them to mediate. The leaders refused, bluntly condemning the Hunt family for their cruelty in the past. 
“After everything you’ve done, how can you expect Liberty and Serenity to simply forgive and forget? You’ve left scars that can’t be erased,” one village elder told them. 
Liberty and Serenity had already shown grace by supporting their grandparents financially and sending gifts during the holidays. This, they felt, was more than enough. After all, it was their grandparents who had led the family in tormenting the sisters when they were vulnerable. 
Serenity confided in Liberty, her voice steady but tinged with pain. “I can’t reconcile with them. Every time I think about how they divided the compensation money after our parents died, took our home, and left us out in the cold during a storm, I feel the same anger I did back then. I was only ten years old, Liberty. A child. And they turned their backs on us like that.” 
Her words carried the weight of years of betrayal and sorrow. No matter how much time passed, some wounds could never fully heal—they could only fade with time. 
     
As the festivities wound down, Wildridge Manor returned to its usual peaceful state. The old lady, standing by the villa’s gate, watched her youngest son and his family drive away. A wistful sigh escaped her lips as she turned to Evan beside her. 
“The second day of the New Year is always the hardest for me,” she said softly. “Everyone leaves to visit their families, and suddenly, the house feels so quiet.”