Chapter 3512
Sonny did remember. He said, “I remember. Brother Lucas beat me, and I cried. I couldn’t see Mom or you. I was so scared until Uncle came.”
Children often forget memories from before the age of three, but that incident left a deep scar on Sonny. He experienced nightmares for a long time afterward.
He also recalled the moment Liberty was injured while saving him.
Sonny said earnestly, “Auntie, I only trust you, Mom, Uncle Zack, Uncle Duncan, and a few others. I don’t trust my father.”
Sonny’s mind was clear, and he understood everything.
Serenity gently touched his face, saying, “You are your mom’s lifeblood. I will never allow anything to separate you two. Sonny, your mom has gone through a tough time. When you grow up, you must be good to her.”
“Auntie, I will. I’ll earn a lot of money to buy a big house and a new car for Mom, so she won’t have to work so hard. I’ll get a big house for you too.”
In Sonny’s eyes, Liberty looked worn out from working hard to provide for them. He promised to earn money so that Liberty could rest and have what she needed.
Serenity smiled, “Auntie doesn’t need a big house. Look, your uncle’s house is spacious enough. I’m not greedy; a small home is perfectly fine.”
“Ring, ring, ring…”
While they were talking, Serenity’s phone rang.
“It must be Uncle missing me. I want to answer it.”
Sonny climbed up and grabbed the phone from the bedside table, but the caller ID did not show his uncle, Zack.
After attending kindergarten for a semester and being cared for by Serenity and Uncle Duncan, Sonny knew more words than most children his age. He might forget other words, but he worked hard to remember his uncle Zack’s name.
“Is it your uncle?” Serenity asked, seeing Sonny holding the phone but not yet answering.
“You’re not Uncle,” Sonny said.
He handed the phone to Serenity, who noticed it was Hank calling.
She had deleted Hank’s number long ago. When he called again, she hadn’t saved it, but the number was still etched in her memory.
“Why is my father calling so late?” Sonny asked.
“He must miss you. Do you want to answer?” Serenity replied.
After the divorce, Hank grew closer to Sonny, especially following Jessica’s miscarriage, when Sonny became his only child. He started being a better father, showing concern, picking Sonny up on weekends, and consistently paying child support.
For couples who argued during their divorce, Hank’s readiness to pay child support was commendable, especially compared to many fathers who avoided their responsibilities. Liberty never spoke ill of Hank in front of Sonny for this reason.