Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 3909

Married At First Sight Chapter 3909
Chapter 3909
Before long, even Tinsley joined her siblings in the playful snowball fight.
Elora remained seated under the pavilion, sipping tea and watching the lively scene unfold. Her personality didn’t allow her to let loose as freely as her brothers and sisters, but seeing them so full of joy lifted her spirits.
The tea brewed by Tatum suited her perfectly. It was rare for her to drink tea—she was more of a coffee person, needing two cups daily to keep up with her hectic schedule. But today, the tea felt just right.
Meanwhile, Tatum had retreated to his dormitory. Lying on his bed, he didn’t fall asleep immediately. Instead, he pulled out his phone and started a voice call with River, his younger brother and the 7th Young Master.
The conversation began casually, with Tatum asking about the family and whether their grandmother was upset that he hadn’t come home for the New Year.
“Everything’s fine at home,” River replied cheerfully. “Grandma didn’t scold you at all. She’s been in great spirits. Brother Kevin brought Sister-in-law Hayden home for the holiday, and Grandma’s thrilled. She keeps saying how our family is growing and how happy she is.
“She also mentioned that next year’s New Year celebration will be even livelier. She’s urging everyone to step up—those already married should start having babies, and the single ones need to find wives as soon as possible.”
Tatum chuckled. “Grandma is so ruthless! She chose a fiancée for me who lives so far away, and now I can’t even go home for the holidays. It’s like she doesn’t miss me at
all.”
River laughed. “Come on, Brother Tatum, it’s not like anyone’s stopping you from coming back. If you really wanted to, even your boss wouldn’t have held you back. By the way, did you hear? Sister Liberty and Brother Duncan got their marriage certificate, and Mr. Julian is married too. It seems like all the single aristocrats around us are settling down.”
“They’re all married now?” Tatum asked. “What’s Grandma saying about that?”
“She hasn’t said much,” River replied. “She’s too happy about Brother Kevin bringing Sister-in-law Hayden home. As for Brother Evan, he still hasn’t returned. I think he’s embarrassed. He probably didn’t make any progress with the woman he’s chasing and doesn’t want to face Grandma.
“Brother Elian, on the other hand, is being unusually secretive. Not even our eldest brother knows who Grandma picked for him. But judging by how much he’s been smiling lately, I’d say he’s doing better than Evan.”
River continued, filling Tatum in on their brothers’ romantic pursuits. Finding a wife had become a family task, thanks to their grandmother’s persistence. River had already made a pact with Alex, their youngest brother: when the time came, they would trust Grandma’s judgment and avoid the mistakes Evan had made.
Evan’s situation served as a cautionary tale. He had pursued someone he liked, yet still didn’t know her full name. To the family, he was a failure.
“Brother Tatum,” River said, his tone turning playful, “how are things going with Sisterin-law Elora?”
Tatum laughed softly. “We haven’t made much progress. Your Sister-in-law Elora isn’t someone who falls easily. But I’m not in a rush. I’m by her side, and I’ll take my time. Sooner or later, she’ll fall for me.”
Tatum was confident. Even if he didn’t meet his grandmother’s one-year deadline to marry Elora, he was certain she wouldn’t hold it against him or cut him off from the family.
He had also observed Elora and her sisters during their playful conversations. They often joked about which men they found handsome, but beneath the humor, they were grounded and discerning. None of them would be swayed easily by superficial charm.
For Tatum, that was part of the challenge—and the allure.