Chapter 3514
“Dad, I’ll listen to my aunt. It’s late, so I’m going to bed. Tomorrow morning, I’ll go to Aunt Jane’s house with her. You should finish work and rest early too,” Sonny said, sounding wise beyond his years.
Hank felt a warmth in his heart. Sonny was the only bright spot in his life. Despite their distance, Sonny still recognized him as his father, providing him with a small measure of comfort.
After ending the call, Sonny handed the phone back to Serenity. “Dad wanted me to stay with him for a few days, but I declined. We’re visiting Titus tomorrow. I don’t want to stay with Brother Lucas; he always bullies me. But now I’m not afraid of him because I’ve learned martial arts.”
Though Sonny wasn’t particularly gifted in martial arts, his training had made him stronger. His coach said that with continued practice, he would eventually be able to defend himself.
Serenity reassured him, “If you don’t want to go back, you don’t have to.”
She gently patted Sonny’s head. “It’s late. Time for bed. We’ll leave tomorrow.”
“Good night, Auntie,” Sonny said as he headed to his room.
After exchanging goodnight wishes, Sonny climbed into bed. Serenity tucked him in, leaving a small light on to provide comfort in the dark.
Meanwhile, Hank sat quietly in his car, deciding to call it a day. As he drove back to his old neighborhood, memories of his life with Liberty flooded his mind. He recalled eagerly rushing home after work, which was a stark contrast to his current late nights.
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His promotion and relationship with his secretary, Jessica, marked the beginning of his downfall. Wealth and status had led to his arrogance and subsequent mistakes. Now, he was a joke in the neighborhood,
especially after Liberty publicly destroyed their home’s decorations during their divorce. Although he had hoped for happiness after the divorce, he found only regret, while Liberty flourished.
Neighbors whispered about his misfortune, and his parents felt ashamed. However, Hank had grown indifferent to their opinions.
When he returned home, it was dark and empty. No one was there to welcome him or prepare a meal. He yearned for the affection Liberty once showed him, even though it had annoyed him at the time. Now, he recognized its worth.
The lights flickered on as Mrs. Brown appeared, offering him a glass of water. “Hank, you’re back early. Did you ask Serenity to bring Sonny over? Lucas is bored and wants to play with him.”
Hank coldly responded, “Sonny is going to Annenburg tomorrow and won’t be back until Liberty returns from vacation. He can’t play with Lucas, who always bullies him, and you always side with Lucas.”
His words were laced with resentment towards his mother, Mrs. Brown.