Chapter 4217

Chapter 4217 Zachary was afraid Serenity wouldn’t stay in his office, so he made sure to emphasize that he wasn’t busy today.

He had adjusted his morning schedule long ago because he needed to accompany Serenity to her prenatal checkup.

His secretary knew the president’s wife’s checkup dates well. Whenever he saw the couple return together, he would discreetly adjust Zachary’s schedule. On checkup days, he often avoided booking anything at all. Even if plans were made, Zachary would have them canceled or rescheduled.

To Young Master York, his wife’s well-being came first.

His younger brothers could share the workload, and after years of carrying the weight of the family business, he felt it was time to take a step back. As for the company’s top executives, they could wait.

Everyone else was swamped, barely finding time for a sip of water, while the company president was more relaxed than ever—all to make room for his wife.

Before long, Zachary returned with a cup of warm water. He placed it in front of Serenity, then sat down beside her.

He glanced at the book she was reading and soon took it from her hands.

“You’ve been reading for too long. You need a break. Don’t strain your eyes,” he said.

Serenity watched him put the book aside and protested, “I haven’t been reading that long. I’m not tired at all.”

Zachary smirked. “Then look at me. I’m a year older now. Do I look older? Am I still as handsome?”

Serenity burst into laughter. She playfully smacked him and said, “You always make me laugh so hard my stomach hurts.”

“You’re a year older, and so am I. It’s not like I’m immortal,” she teased. “We’re in this together. When you celebrate the New Year, so do I.”

“In my eyes, my husband is always the most handsome man in the world. No one compares to you.”

She grinned, reached out to pinch his cheek, and then leaned in to give him a quick kiss.

Zachary, unsatisfied with just a peck, coaxed her into kissing his lips too. Since they were alone in the office, Serenity wasn’t shy. She kissed him as he wished, but when she tried to pull away, he wrapped his arms around her and deepened the kiss.

Afterward, Zachary placed his hand on her belly, gently patting it. With a low, hoarse voice, he murmured, “Little one, when you finally come out, I’m going to spank your little butt.”

He had been abstaining for months because of the pregnancy, and he blamed their baby for it.

Serenity chuckled. “What does this have to do with him? This is your fault. If it weren’t for you, he wouldn’t be here.”

She pinched his face again. She used to think his facial muscles were firm, but lately, they felt softer. Maybe he had gained some weight.

Studying him closely, she confirmed it—Zachary had put on a little weight.

“Haha, you’ve gained weight from drinking all that tonic soup meant for me,” she teased.

Zachary suddenly looked concerned. “Seren, do I really look older? You were just staring at me like you were inspecting something.”

Serenity laughed. “No, my husband still looks young. I just noticed your face is a bit softer.

You’ve put on a little weight.”

Zachary let out a dramatic sigh. “It’s over. I’ve turned into a fat man.”

Serenity rolled her eyes. “You’ve only gained a few pounds, not enough to act like it’s the end of the world.”

Zachary groaned. “I’ll have to hit the gym more often.”

“You haven’t been going much lately,” Serenity pointed out.