This is my wife, we are legally married.

Zoe Bell finished her shopping and returned to Yarden, and by the time she had sorted out her trophies and her fragrance-making work, the sun had already set.

She began preparing dinner when the doorbell rang, thinking it was William Hale returning.

But when she opened the door, it was Zac Cruz.

"Madam," Zac Cruz said politely, his eyes and brow unable to hide his fatigue.

Zoe Bell nodded in acknowledgment, her gaze moving past him...

Behind him, there was no one.

It made sense — if it had been William Hale, there was no need for him to ring the doorbell.

"Sir is at an important meeting tonight and it might take a while. I've come to pick up a few documents."

Zoe Bell nodded with a smile.

Yet she felt a hint of disappointment.

"Nanny Parker is on leave these days, and sir also asked me to order a meal for you, not realizing you were cooking yourself."

"I had nothing else to do anyway."