Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Married At First Sight Chapter 4033

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As soon as Alonzo heard Angelo might arrive, he picked up his pace.

Before leaving his room, Elora reminded him, "When you go downstairs, double-check that you've got your schoolbag, books, and water bottle."

Elora didn't make a habit of helping Alonzo with such tasks. She firmly believed that he needed to take responsibility for his own belongings. Whenever their parents or the household staff tried to assist him, Elora would step in and firmly reprimand them. Their parents, who had Alonzo later in life, were naturally inclined to spoil their only son. But Elora made sure to keep that in check, knowing that without discipline, Alonzo would grow up pampered beyond repair.

"I know, Sister!" Alonzo called back as he began brushing his teeth.

first floor, she spotted Angelo jogging

you running? Be careful

greeted her cheerfully, slowing down and flashing

to come over.

approached cautiously, his little face full of seriousness. "Sister, I promise I'll walk tomorrow instead of running," he said earnestly. Then, as if pleading his case, he added, "I was just worried I wouldn't have time for breakfast and might be late." Elora laughed softly and tousled his short hair. "You

there just enough to satisfy them until morning exercises at school, when they'd eat again. Alonzo, being an elementary school student, came home for lunch

his priorities. "If I skip breakfast here, I'll only get to eat Brother Tatum's cooking once a day," he lamented, holding up a single finger for

but smile at

would often bring Tatum's snacks to kindergarten to share, basking in the admiration of his peers as they raved about how delicious everything was. Proudly, Angelo would tell them, "I get

talking about. When they learned the treats were made by

to turn it into an event. He promised Angelo he'd host a playdate on Saturday, making fresh, cartoon-shaped