Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 3921

Married At First Sight Chapter 3921-3925
Chapter 3921

Tinsley looked at Elora with a knowing expression. “Sister, I think Tatum is different when it comes to you. The way he looks at you, the way he smiles around you—it’s special. You’re smart, sister. I don’t believe for a second that you haven’t noticed. Have you ever considered that the fiancée chosen by Tatum’s grandmother might actually be you?”
Elora frowned, her skepticism evident. “How could that even be possible? I’ve never met his grandmother. I don’t even know what she looks like. Why would she choose me without knowing me? Besides, Tatum made it clear he plans to leave and focus on pursuing his fiancée when the time comes.
“Anyway,” she added, waving off the idea, “if you’re not upset, that’s all I care about. From now on, just keep your distance. Enjoy the meals he cooks, but don’t let your mind wander any further than that.”
Tinsley sighed silently, feeling exasperated. Elora clearly didn’t believe her when she said she had no romantic feelings for Tatum. And honestly, Tinsley couldn’t entirely blame her. She had openly admired Tatum’s skills and personality a little too much, which likely fueled her sister’s suspicions.
Still, if keeping her distance was the only way to put Elora’s mind at ease, then so be it.
After the New Year, Tinsley resolved to stop coming over for meals altogether. She would avoid Tatum and let Elora see that she had truly “moved on.”
But for now? With the holidays approaching, Tinsley wasn’t about to deprive herself of Tatum’s incredible cooking. She would keep coming for dinner, pretend like nothing was amiss, and simply avoid praising Tatum in front of Elora. That should keep things from spiraling further.
“Alright, sister,” Tinsley finally said. “I’ll do as you ask and keep my distance from Tatum in the future.”
She stood up to leave. “I’m heading out now.”
Elora hummed in acknowledgment, not following her out.
When Tinsley left the study, Elora leaned back in her chair, letting her thoughts wander.
Could Tatum’s grandmother really have chosen me? she wondered.
Her memory churned, trying to recall if she’d ever met the York family matriarch. But no matter how hard she thought, she was certain—she had never met the woman.
Over the years, she’d encountered plenty of older women in business, but she knew their names and their roles. None of them were connected to the York family of Wiltspoon.
Elora shook her head, scoffing at herself. “What’s wrong with me? Do I actually want to be Tatum’s fiancée now?”
The thought felt absurd. She had just finished advising Tinsley to give up on him, yet here she was, letting her own thoughts drift.
With a determined shake of her head, Elora pushed the idea aside. Tatum being the sixth young master of the York family, his family’s wealth, his fiancée—none of that had anything to do with her. He was just a chef she had hired, and she had never entertained the idea of marrying someone who worked for her family.
Standing up quickly, Elora brushed off the lingering thoughts and went downstairs to join her family.
She slipped seamlessly back into their conversation, chatting and watching TV like nothing was on her mind.
Moments like these were rare for Elora. Between her hectic business schedule and constant travel, she rarely had time to sit back and enjoy her family’s company. Even her younger brother’s chatter, usually so loud and mischievous, felt endearing tonight.
For now, Elora decided, she would embrace the present and not let her thoughts stray any further.
Meanwhile, in his dormitory, Tatum closed and locked the door, shutting out the world. He pulled out his phone and dialed Zachary’s number.
When Zachary answered, his voice was calm but commanding. “Tatum, what’s going on?”
Tatum hesitated for a moment, then said quietly, “Brother, I’ve been found out.”
Zachary’s tone remained steady but unreadable. “What do you mean, found out? What did you do?”
Tatum sighed. “Elora knows I’m the sixth young master of the York family. Her old classmate recently went to Wiltspoon with her husband on a business trip. They stayed there for two weeks and learned about the York Corporation. When her classmate heard my last name was York, she started asking questions.”