Chapter 146

Chapter 146

Serenity’s sister was her pillar of strength. Now that Serenity had grown up and gained the means to help, it was her turn to protect her sister.

“Seren.”

Liberty grasped her sister’s hand and pleaded, “Please don’t go. The injury is only superficial. I didn’t let him get away with it—I chased him down a few streets with a knife and scared him silly. I’m confident he won’t be violent with me again.”

“If he has done it once, he will do it again, Liberty. He won’t know fear if you don’t stand up for yourself when he lays a hand on you. He’ll only attack you again.”

There must be zero tolerance for domestic violence!

“I understand. That’s why I didn’t back down and fight him as well. Teven confronted him with a knife. You should have seen the terror on his face—his legs were shaking. I’ve heard that you must win the first fight between couples, and I did! He should think twice before raising his hands to me again.”

Liberty held her sister back firmly, preventing Serenity from seeking revenge on Hank. “He’s back at his parents’ house. If you go there, you’ll be facing his entire family, and it won’t end well for you. Please don’t go. I won’t tolerate his behavior any longer. If he screams and raises his hand at me again, I will fight back.”

“Liberty, why didn’t you tell me?” Heartbroken, Serenity gently caressed her sister’s bruised face and asked in distress, “Does it still hurt, Liberty? Damn Hank! How could he be so rough with you? You’ve been together for so many years and even had a son. I can’t believe he hit you.”

Liberty curled her lips in bitterness. “He has been repulsed by my appearance for quite some time.”

“Did Zachary come over too?”

“Yes, he’s here. He’s playing with Sonny in the living room,” Serenity replied.

Liberty spoke softly to encourage her sister, “Seren, you see…”

My marriage is deteriorating, and it all stems from my decision to leave my job and trust your brother-in-law when he assured me he would take care of me. It’s crucial for women to maintain financial independence. No matter the circumstances, having your own source of income is essential.

“Don’t fall for the nonsense men say about financially supporting you. It can make you passive. While it’s great if he upholds his marriage vows and loves you forever, if you end up with a man like your brother-in-law… just look at what happened to me. Additionally, you need to prioritize your appearance. Take time for self-care and maintain your figure. Men often lie when they claim they will love you regardless of how you change! They are superficial, and their values are often skin-deep.”

“I will, Liberty,” she replied.

Serenity owned a bookshop, which allowed her to manage a household effectively.

Zachary never mentioned wanting her to leave her job and support her at home. Instead, he had her sign a contract for divorce six months later.

Regarding gaining weight after childbirth, Serenity felt confident that it wouldn’t happen to her.

If she and Zachary were to part ways, she had no intention of remarrying; she was content being on her own. If she wanted to raise a child, she could always adopt from an orphanage.

“Why did you two fight, Liberty?” Serenity inquired, curious about the reason behind the argument.

Liberty turned off the stove and took the pan away. “I assume you and Zachary haven’t had dinner yet. Let’s eat together. I’ll make extra pasta.”

She had only prepared enough for herself and Sonny.

“I’ll handle it, Liberty,” Serenity offered, knowing she was a better cook than her sister.

She began gathering the pasta and ingredients for the sauce and then turned to her sister, asking,

“Tell me, Liberty. Why did he hit you?”
“It’s about splitting things evenly. Since he insisted on doing it his way, I demanded the same for everything else. That’s when he manhandled me. I wouldn’t have confronted him if it hadn’t been for his sudden outburst.”
Now that Serenity was informed, Liberty revealed the cause of the fight.
Serenity reprimanded her brother-in-law.
Although Liberty prevented her from retaliating against Hank, Serenity planned to confront him after dinner.
As Liberty’s family, Serenity felt it was important to send a clear message: she would protect her sister from anyone who tried to hurt her!