Chapter 3393
The elderly woman smiled and remarked, “Sonny is quite sensible and well-behaved. However, when he gets naughty, he can be very naughty. If he’s quiet, there’s a good chance he’s up to something.”
Serenity took the opportunity to share a story. “One time, he was playing quietly by himself, and I wanted to see what he was up to. It turned out he had gotten into my skincare products and makeup. Lipstick was smeared all over the table and the floor. He even painted his mouth and face with it, which made me laugh and cry at the same time.”
Everyone chuckled at the thought of the scene.
Feeling embarrassed by the laughter, Sonny buried his head in Old Mr. Jimenez’s arms and softly complained, “Great Grandpa, my aunt is laughing at me.”
Old Mr. Jimenez’s heart melted at being called “Great Grandpa.” He immediately defended Sonny, saying to Serenity, “Miss Serenity, please don’t laugh at Sonny. Children can be mischievous at that age. Your mother was quite a handful when she was young as well. She once poured out the owner’s fine wine collection, smashed the bottles, and used a pair of small scissors to cut everything in sight. I can’t count how many of our clothes she ruined! Eventually, Madam Matriarch instructed everyone to keep the scissors out of her reach. Sonny certainly inherited his grandmother’s mischievousness.”
Serenity laughed. “That’s the kind of energy that leads to trouble. My mom loved to get into mischief when she was little. In our memories, she’s a gentle person, very respectful, and has a great relationship with my dad. Yet, obedient children are often not the most cherished by their parents.”
As she finished speaking, Serenity’s smile faded.
When her parents passed away unexpectedly, she…
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However, for families with only daughters, life can be much easier as the parents age. If the daughters and sons-in-law are devoted, the parents will find happiness in their later years.
Her mother frequently encouraged her and her sister to study diligently and improve themselves, emphasizing that society remains tough on women, and that achieving success would prevent them from being looked down upon.
Zachary held Serenity’s hand.
Whenever she spoke of her parents, her mood would darken.
The pain from their parents’ deaths was something the two sisters would never forget, and it would be hard to heal from.
This is also why the sisters could never fully forgive their relatives back in their hometown.