Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Married At First Sight Chapter 4270

Chapter 4270

"There's nothing like home," Tatum said with a smile as he gathered the dishes. "They say a golden nest or a silver nest can't compare to your own little doghouse. No matter how fun or beautiful a place is, nothing beats the comfort of home."

With that, he turned and headed to the kitchen to wash the dishes.

Elora sat quietly for a few moments before getting up and following him. She stopped at the kitchen doorway, watching as he worked.

"Tatum, why do you like doing housework so much?" she asked.

He glanced at her and shrugged. "No special reason. I just enjoy it-same as cooking. I've loved it since I was a kid."

As he grew older, Tatum had built an entire career around that passion.

It felt good to do what he loved-and even better to make a living from it.

After washing his hands and drying them, he turned to her.

"It's late, Miss. Go get some rest. Tomorrow morning, I'll make your favorite breakfast," he said gently.

Then he chuckled. "Alonzo and Angelo have been begging me to cook for them these past two days, but I wasn't in the mood. They'll finally get their wish tomorrow morning-they'll be

thrilled."

Elora raised an eyebrow. "If they love your food so much, why didn't you cook for them?"

Tatum was usually so good to those two little troublemakers.

had once thought he was simply fond of kids

But now, she understood.

since seen her family

were his brothers-in- law. And as their eldest brother-in-law, of course, he doted on

help but

slowly woven himself into her and her family's lives, like warm water

But she didn't mind.

Not at all.

feeling trapped, she found herself savoring the warmth of

of love-steady,

Fine, you're right. My mind wandered." She

her to the stairs, then let go of her

wanted to hold her, maybe

But he didn't dare.

Not yet.

them had only just

had accepted him, she still

step away,

half a second-then

neither of them

gently pulled away and said, "You should get some rest too, Tatum.

Tatum gathered

in and pressed a soft kiss to her

night, Miss,"

looked up at him. "Call