Chapter 114
Serenity responded with a hum.
She leaned down to kiss her nephew and asked, “Are you excited to go to kindergarten?”
“No.” At this tender age, the little boy preferred to stay close to his mother.
With a gentle smile, Serenity turned to her sister, saying, “Have you decided on a kindergarten for Sonny yet? If so, we could take him there on weekends to play and explore. It’ll help him get used to the place, and once he feels comfortable, he might be more open to attending.”
Many kindergartens offered opportunities for parents to bring their children for visits and playtime on weekends.
Liberty nodded in agreement, then added, “There’s something else that’s really bothering me. Hank’s sister wants to move her two older kids to our city for school, and they’ll be living with us. She’s asking me to handle their pick-ups, drop-offs, cooking, and tutoring. Does she really think I’m a free babysitter?”
“Hank even offered me an extra fifteen hundred dollars for food, suggesting that since I’m already raising one child, adding two more wouldn’t be a big deal. I’m happy to take care of my own kid because I brought him into this world, and no matter how exhausting it gets, I’m okay with it. But why should I take on the responsibility for someone else’s children?”
“He also mentioned transferring the title deed of our house to his sister to make it easier for her kids to go to school nearby. I think he’s lost it! How does he expect to get his house back once it’s transferred?”
Both Serenity and Jasmine were left speechless upon hearing this.
While they had seen similar situations discussed online, it was hard for them to believe it was happening to Liberty.
Liberty shared her thoughts candidly, taking a couple more sips of water before continuing, “Seren, I told Hank that if he wants to transfer the house to his…”
Sister, he must cover the renovation expenses. If he doesn’t, I won’t get anything out of this situation.
“Back then, I spent four hundred thousand dollars to renovate that house,” Liberty expressed with a sigh.
All the money she had saved over the years from her hard work was invested in supporting her small family. “If he refuses to pay me back for the renovations, I’ll have to consider divorce. That way, I can at least retrieve my renovation costs. Seren, could you help me find a suitable rental place? If Hank continues down this path, our marriage will soon be over.”
Liberty had become acutely aware of her husband’s indifference and avoidance.
She had never felt so devastated that divorce seemed like a viable option. Recent events, along with the attitudes of Hank and her in-laws, left her feeling utterly disheartened.
Liberty started to envision what life might look like after the divorce, making plans and preparing for what lay ahead.
Since Hank purchased the house before their marriage, Liberty knew she wouldn’t be entitled to any share of it. However, she was determined to reclaim the renovation costs she had fronted. “I’m truly disappointed in his response to the challenges we’ve faced lately,” she said, tears brimming in her eyes.
The Hunt sisters had fought hard to overcome their struggles, but Liberty regretted marrying someone like Hank. She realized it was partly her fault for being misled and blinded by his charm. She thought she had married a good man, but it turned out she was with someone entirely different—a scumbag.
