Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Married At First Sight Chapter 4271

Chapter 4271

"Well, I'm back—and I had a midnight snack," Elora said, glancing at her mother's expression. She could tell right away-her mother had seen her and Tatum hugging.

After a brief silence, she decided to speak first.

"Mom."

"Elora."

They spoke at the same time, then fell silent again.

"You go first, Mom." Elora stepped closer. "You're clearly not sleepy yet. Come to my room- we can have a mother-daughter chat."

That way, they wouldn't disturb her father and brother.

Mrs. Ormond followed her daughter into the bedroom.

She rarely entered Elora's space. Ever since Elora started junior high, she had made it a point not to go into her daughter's room without permission.

As her children grew, they needed their own privacy, and she respected that.

Do you want some water?" Elora asked, noticing her

need for water." Mrs. Ormond studied her daughter for a moment before saying, "Elora, you just got back from a business trip. Why don't you take a hot bath first? I'll

needed a little time to

and his cooking was exceptional-so exceptional that Elora hadn't gotten tired of it after all this

a short period, thinking that Tatum was simply doing his

had also noticed how attentive Tatum was to Elora, but she hadn't thought too much of

concerned her either. After all, Tatum wasn't just any chef-he was the sixth young master of the

that her attitude toward Tatum had softened once she

Mrs. Ormond hadn't expected sparks to

had always been mindful of Elora's future, often arranging introductions to outstanding young men in the city. But none of

had no idea what kind of man her daughter was waiting

she asked, Elora would simply

relationships. Her priority was

training her younger brother

day.

and the fact that

thirty, Mrs. Ormond hadn't pushed

particular

wealth and power made them a target. If Elora married the wrong man— someone

an unhappy marriage, but she could also be manipulated, leading