Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

The mother and daughter, who hadn't slept all night, were walking in the yard. Despite the cold, they didn't seem to feel it. They weren't talking about hate or resentment, just chatting about family matters. In that moment, they were simply an ordinary mother and daughter.

After walking for a while, Clarissa said to her daughter, "Kathryn, let's sit down. I'm old, and I can't walk any further."

She led the way and sat on a long stone bench, and Kathryn followed, sitting beside her.

"It's almost dawn," Clarissa observed, looking at the sky. "In winter, the nights are long, but in summer, it would already be bright by now."

She pulled her coat tighter and asked, "Kathryn, are you cold?"

"Yes, it's quite cold out

so you don't feel it as much. Without heat, you'll shiver in this cold. You have such fair skin-young people always have such soft,

neck, Kathryn felt something was wrong and tried to stand up, but it was too late.

collapsed and then called Mr. Dunn to come and

and arrange for someone to protect her. We don't want Pedro to harm her while she's unconscious. Once she's safely out, notify Pedro so he can find her. But wait until near dusk to tell him-don't let him bring her back to Jensburg." Clarissa continued, "Kathryn will wake up soon. When she does, make sure someone gives her two sleeping pills so she stays asleep for two days. Otherwise, she'll try everything to come back." Clarissa whispered her orders to Mr. Dunn, who then reassured her, “Ma'am, I'll arrange everything.

replied, "Don't worry, ma'am. I'll make sure the young lady is sent away safely. The stand-in is nearly identical to Kathryn in body shape, voice, and face. With a little makeup,

"Go ahead. I

the unconscious Kathryn away, and soon after, brought