Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary) novel Chapter 4566

 
Married at First Sight [On-Going] 
     
Chapter 4566 
Whether they bought anything or not didn’t really matter. With Uncle River around, Maverick figured he’d be footing the bill anyway. 
Maverick had money, but his mom kept it safe for him. She said he was too young to manage it. 
Romina said to River, “If you’re looking for toy stores, this isn’t the right street. This whole area is filled with luxury stores. It’s one of Eaglioncile’s top high-end shopping streets. You should head across the street—there’s a whole row of toy stores, stationery shops, and children’s clothing boutiques.” 
Romina was born and raised in Eaglioncile. She knew every street like the back of her hand. 
River nodded. “I don’t shop much. I didn’t know the toy street was over there. Thanks—I’ll check it out.” 
He wasn’t lying. Even though he’d lived in Eaglioncile for a few years and had settled down, he rarely went shopping himself. Work kept him too busy. 
For daily necessities, he just handed a list to the butler or had his secretary handle it. 
Romina quipped, “Told you—you don’t know Eaglioncile as well as I do.” 
River chuckled. “Well, you are the local expert.” 
He looked at her teasingly. “So, what made you come out today? Were you so angry at me that you had to step outside to cool off?” 
If Serenity had been there, she would’ve scolded him for his mouth. 
The atmosphere between them had been light, thanks to the kids—but River just had to ruin it by bringing up the morning’s drama. 
Romina glared at him and snapped, “River, quit acting like I’m the problem. I don’t start fights—you do, with your smart mouth. I wouldn’t even argue if you didn’t keep poking at me. And yeah, I was in a bad spot this morning. I’m sure you’re thrilled. You waited for me to sober up and see what I did to your face, huh?” 
River laughed. “You had the nerve to go after me, but now you’re embarrassed? That lipstick on my face and neck was all you. If I hadn’t let you see the evidence, you’d be calling me a liar. Where’s my justice?” 
Romina groaned. “Ugh, can we just not talk about it?” 
“Auntie, I like it,” Bethany chimed in at the perfect time, her soft little voice immediately defusing the tension. 
Romina grinned and kissed Bethany again. “You like Auntie, don’t you, Belle? Auntie loves you too.” 
River said, “Don’t kiss her too much—Belle doesn’t usually like people kissing her. But you can kiss her Uncle River instead. I’ll accept it on her behalf.” 
Without a word, Romina freed a hand and gave River a hard pinch on the arm. 
He yelped in pain. 
Only when Maverick looked up did Romina let go. 
Maverick’s wide eyes blinked. 
He was confused. 
Aunt Romina bullies Uncle River all the time… so why does Uncle River still want to marry her? 
Sigh. I don’t get it. Adults are weird. 
Maverick thought silently: The adult world is way too complicated. Kids like me just don’t understand.