After Zachary and Serenity had finished their meal, Grandma May returned home. Serenity had been waiting for Grandma to eat, but in the meantime, Sonny had fallen asleep in her arms. Grandma May remarked, “This child just woke up and has already fallen asleep again.” Zachary affectionately touched Sonny’s face and said, “Sonny must be exhausted from the past couple of days. He’s asleep now, so I’ll carry him upstairs to rest. You can go out with Grandma later. I’m going to stay here with Sonny.”

Zachary had gone to bed early the night before, but he was so excited that he struggled to fall asleep right away. Eventually, he managed to drift off, waking up early to prepare a loving breakfast for his cherished wife. The main reason for his fatigue was the busy wedding preparations over the past few days. Now that the wedding was over, he needed to catch up on sleep.

Serenity responded, “Alright, get some rest; I’ve had enough sleep.” Zachary got up, carefully lifted the sleeping Sonny from Serenity’s arms, and headed upstairs. Grandma May finished her meal quickly and soon exited the dining hall. As Serenity noticed Grandma May leaving, she stood up to assist her.

Grandma May chuckled, “Seren, I’m not old enough to need your help.” With a smile, she took Serenity’s hand and led her back to the…

Sofa and sat down. “Where are Zack and Sonny?” The grandson had disappeared, and Grandma May casually inquired, “Aren’t they with you just now? Did they go out to play?” She noticed the absence of Sonny’s laughter. Whenever Sonny visited Wildridge Manor, he loved spending time at the children’s amusement park, where he could play all day long. His joyful laughter would usually fill the park, and Grandma May cherished listening to it. It brought back memories of her grandchildren’s younger days, when they would play together energetically. The older brother would look after the younger ones, which always brought her a sense of relief.

Although her nine grandchildren were not born to the same mother and were merely cousins, Grandma May had nurtured a bond among them that made them feel like brothers, even closer than siblings. Zachary, as the eldest, held a special position of leadership among them. In any group, a strong backbone is essential, and Zachary naturally assumed that role.

Serenity explained, “Sonny must be exhausted after the last couple of days. He fell asleep right after finishing his meal. Zachary carried him upstairs to catch up on sleep, and he dozed off too.” The most fatigued person was likely Zachary; he had been busy with wedding preparations, often distracted from attending to her needs, yet he still made time to be with her. Grandma May smiled and said, “Let them both sleep well today. Everyone has been worn out over the past couple of days. Fortunately, it’s the weekend, so they can recuperate during this time.”