Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

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Evan had been waiting outside the gates of the Du Group since the afternoon. Hours had passed, and he hadn't even caught a glimpse of Abby. When she finally picked up his call, relief washed over him. "I still have some work to finish," Abby said coolly. "I won't leave until it's done. What do you want?"

The confirmation that she was still in the office reassured Evan. At least she hadn't left while he'd been waiting. A smile crept onto his face.

"Abby, it's already dark, and it's time for dinner. Aren't you hungry? How about this-come out for a meal with me. After we eat, I'll bring you back so you can finish your work. Sound good? Or," he added quickly, "how much work do you have left? I bought us movie tickets. Once you're done, we can catch a show together."

Abby's response was as cold as ever. "Evan, I'm sorry, but I don't have time. When I'm done here, I'll head home for dinner. It's rare that I don't have to go to a business dinner tonight, and I'd like to rest."

already had plans to meet up with her girlfriends at the pedestrian street later that evening. They were going

been chasing her for a single day, and he was

win over? Once, she had given her heart to him. And what had he said? That he could never fall in love with her. He had told her to give up, apologizing as if that would

reluctant to pick up Spencer at the airport on Saturday, but now she was reconsidering. Maybe she would go and pick him up after

a sibling-like bond. And Spencer's heart belonged to someone

spent more time with him, it would seem perfectly

give up, adjusted his approach. "Alright, forget the movie.

remained icy. "Evan, do you think I can't afford to feed myself? I don't need you to treat me. Besides, I like sour and spicy food. Can you even handle that? You don't eat spicy food, and you don't like anything sour. Our tastes are completely different. Eating together wouldn't

Back when they'd occasionally eaten together, Abby had always been the one to accommodate Evan's

things. She wasn't picky about food, but her preference for bold, spicy flavors had always been part