Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Chapter 4244

Abby didn't mince words. "It's not a good time. I've got clients to deal with. That's it-you should head back." With that, she hung up the phone quickly.

She knew Evan could be persistent, but this was next-level clingy. How many days had it even been? Abby glanced at the date. It hadn't even been a full month since work resumed after the New Year. Why did it feel like time was dragging?

Adalee had advised her to hold out for at least six months-no giving Evan any hope, no letting him off easy. Let him feel the sting of chasing her. After half a year, Abby could start to sprinkle in a little sweetness, just enough to keep him hooked but still working for it. Once she had him completely wrapped around her finger, she could finally let him in. They'd spend time together as a couple, and eventually, they'd get married.

The whole process would take at least two years.

After all, the one-year deadline Grandma York had given Evan had long passed.

Deep down, Abby didn't blame Evan. She had too many secrets, too many layers she hadn't peeled back. Even now, she hadn't come clean about being Fox.

Fox. But Fox was Abby. They were the same person. Evan just didn't

it was

to the letter. Once she got

her too-even if his initial feelings were for Fox. But Fox was just Abby in

the window and walked back to

When she'd been on the phone with Evan,

Evan, wasn't

Abby nodded.

after work," Abby said casually. "I haven't been to the movies

if she watched anything, it was the news or business programs. She didn't have the

you,” Spencer said with a smile. "Evan's serious about