chapter 269

Chapter 269

Liberty had just placed the phone to her ear when Hank Brown began scolding her on the other end, saying, “What do you normally teach Sonny? You’ve instilled in him a lack of respect, friendship, and a spirit of sharing with his cousin! I mentioned buying him some toys, and he said he didn’t want to share them with Lucas.”

Liberty’s anger flared after her husband’s tirade. She responded coldly, “What do I teach Sonny? Is it his fault? Lucas constantly tries to take Sonny’s toys and even hits him! Do you think Sonny is just some plaything for others to manipulate?”

“It’s clearly Lucas’s fault. As a father, you don’t protect your own son—fine! But blaming Sonny for not being understanding? Should we really let Sonny give up all his toys to Lucas and allow Lucas to hit him again?”

“Lucas has been spoiled by your sister and your parents. He’s always bullying Sonny. Are you all blind? Can’t you see it? Hank Brown, Sonny is your son. Your own son! Lucas is your nephew. Can’t you even tell which is more important—your son or your nephew?”

Hank was left speechless by Liberty’s accusations. He quickly replied, “I can’t discuss this with you right now. I’m busy. Let’s focus on this: where did you take Sonny? It sounds noisy where you are.”

“And where are you? You’re not at the office, are you? It sounds noisy on your end too. We’re out of formula for Sonny and nearly out of diapers as well. I took him out to buy formula. You didn’t go halves on our son—we didn’t each carry him for five months. So you need to transfer me the money for his formula right now.”

Her sister had advised her to fight for what she needed.

Liberty still had enough money to buy formula for her son, but she was also…

Hank had the responsibility of raising the child, so it was entirely reasonable for Liberty to request money for formula.

“Day in and day out, all you do is ask me for money! I’m not a bank, and I certainly don’t have a money-printing machine! Where am I supposed to get that much money? If you can, you should earn your own! All you do is eat and eat. You’re so overweight, you look like a ball, and you’re as unattractive as a monster.”

“Do you think it’s easy for me? You depend on me for everything at home. I can barely manage to spend my meager earnings, and yet you ask me for money every single day! You’re just adding to my stress.”

Liberty pretended not to hear his complaints and insisted, “Transfer the money for the formula to me right now. If I don’t receive it in the next few minutes, I’ll bring Sonny to your office to get the money from you. While I’m there, I’ll ask Mr. Hackett if your salary is sufficient to support a family.” Hank continued to curse into the phone, but eventually relented, saying, “Fine. How much do you need for the formula?”

Ever since he convinced Liberty to resign and leave the company, he hoped she would never return to their former workplace, especially now that she had become overweight and unattractive. Many employees there had worked with Liberty before, and he felt embarrassed by her appearance.

He was also concerned that Liberty might hear rumors while at the office, and he wasn’t ready for a divorce yet. For now, he had to keep his relationship with Jessica a secret from Liberty.

“I usually buy seven cans at once, and they’ll give me two for free. It’ll cost two thousand four hundred dollars,” he said.

Hank muttered, “Why is it so expensive? What kind of…”

“What formula are you feeding Sonny? Is it imported?”

“It’s locally produced. The imported options are even more expensive.”

“I’m sending you $1,200. We’re splitting this cost. You also have a stake in raising our son. Besides, I don’t have anything more to give you. This month’s salary has gone towards the house loan installment and I’ve fully paid off the car loan. I’m planning to get a better car, so I need to save for the down payment.”

As a manager, he noticed that many employees in less prestigious positions were driving better cars than he was, prompting his desire for a more expensive vehicle.

This way, when he took Jessica out on dates, she would be more comfortable.

She mentioned she had been in a Mercedes-Benz SUV and found it much more comfortable than his sedan.

With Hank’s current salary and savings, he could afford a Mercedes-Benz SUV.

He intended to transfer ownership of his current car to Jessica so she wouldn’t have to rely on public transport after work.