Chapter 3513
“Go ahead,” Sonny said, deciding to answer Hank’s call.
Serenity handed him the phone, hoping to avoid a conversation with Hank.
“Dad,” Sonny greeted.
Hank responded with a smile, “Sonny, aren’t you in bed yet?”
Sonny replied, “If I were in bed, I couldn’t answer your call. Are you still at work, Dad? It sounds noisy there.”
“I’m still at work, but I can leave whenever I want. Is your aunt there?” Hank asked.
“Yes, Dad. Are you looking for my aunt?” Sonny inquired.
“Sonny, would you like to come stay with us for a few days during your winter vacation? Your grandparents miss you,” Hank suggested, hoping to persuade Serenity to allow Sonny to visit the Browns.
Hank’s parents were eager to see their grandchildren. His sister, Chelsea, had sent Lucas over, and he was bored being alone. They wanted Sonny to come and keep Lucas company, hoping to foster a bond between the cousins. They anticipated that Sonny would eventually support Lucas.
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Sonny refused, saying, “Dad, I miss you and Grandpa and Grandma too, but I’m going on a trip tomorrow to visit Titus. I won’t be back until Mom returns from her vacation, and then it will be the New Year. I can come back for dinner then.”
Sonny didn’t want to stay at the Browns’ house. He wasn’t close to his paternal relatives, and as he grew older, he liked them even less.
“Is that so? Alright then. Have fun and listen to your aunt,” Hank conceded, not pushing the matter further.
In truth, Hank felt frustrated. His parents and Chelsea wanted Lucas and Sonny to bond so that Sonny could help Lucas in the future. This favoritism towards Chelsea irritated Hank, as everything was always done for her benefit. Chelsea constantly tried to take
Hank blamed Chelsea for his current situation and saw her as taking advantage of their family. If it weren’t for her, he might not be driving a rideshare car today. He longed for his old job, but every interview ended in disappointment. Companies hesitated to hire him, concerned about offending Zachary, Liberty’s powerful ex-husband.
Although Hank and Liberty had been divorced for some time and were no longer involved in each other’s lives, he still struggled to secure stable employment. Driving a rideshare car provided inconsistent income—sometimes decent, but often just enough to cover basic expenses. He felt trapped in this monotonous routine, far removed from his previous lifestyle.
Despite his challenges, Chelsea continued to take advantage of him, leaving Hank feeling particularly unfortunate to be her brother.