Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 2275

Elisa gave a nod. “That sounds like my mom. She annoyed me to no end and the same went for Mr. Reading. He didn’t know what my mom was up to, but he avoided me and my family like the plague when he belatedly found out. I even heard he sold his villa so as not to live in the same neighborhood as us.”

Elisa was helpless about the situation. She believed she did Andrew dirty by dragging him into the matter for no good reason.

“Andrew is Zachary’s cousin. He didn’t want a part in Aunt Audrey’s plan, so he sought advice from Zachary.”

Elisa could guess where this was going before Serenity could finish the story.

“Seren, did Zachary suggest to Andrew that Julian woo me?”

“Zachary had no say in telling Julian to pursue you. He told Andrew to ask Julian for help. Julian has an illness, so anyone who isn’t his soulmate would only be looking at marriage without physical intimacy. If Julian agreed to help Andrew divert Aunt Audrey’s attention, Andrew could walk away from this. One more thing—Aunt Audrey would have to choose between Julian and Remy with the former joining the mix.

“Aunt Audrey doesn’t want you to start a life in another city, but she’d rather you have a happy marriage in Annenburg than be caught in a sexless marriage. We don't know what Andrew did to get Julian to help, but Zachary shouldn't have interfered. I should apologize on behalf of Zachary. Julian must have been a bother to you.”

Elisa murmured, “So that’s what happened…”

The thing that left her baffled was started by her mother. Elisa was angry as Julian’s pursuit was a pain in her neck. Now that she learned the truth, she was not furious anymore.

Serenity blamed herself. “Elisa, I only found out not too long ago, but I didn’t tell you right away because Aunt Audrey seemed to prefer Remy when Julian went after you.”

Elisa said with a smile, “I’m not angry. I’m sure you only want the best for me. Don’t take it to heart. I’m glad I know the reason now. That’s one mystery gone.”

Still, Elisa did not know what to do with Walter and Stacy proposing a marriage between her and Julian. “The problem is Walter and Stacy are acting fast. Alright, I can’t talk now. I need to go home, Seren. You should leave early too. Your priority should be your baby.”

Elisa grabbed her purse and phone before rushing out of the office. Of course, she had to remind Serenity not to stay too long at work.