Chapter 357

To Lewis & Co.,

It was just after office hours when they arrived at Liberty’s office, where several staff members lingered at the entrance. After waiting for a few minutes, Liberty emerged from the building. Serenity had already messaged her sister to let her know that she would pick her up, so Liberty hurried out right after work. However, her legs still felt a bit sore from running five laps that morning.

Having not exercised for a while, she was unprepared for the demanding run and nearly collapsed afterward, feeling as if her legs no longer belonged to her.

“Liberty!”

Serenity stepped out of the car, holding her nephew, and smiled as she watched Liberty exit the office building. All the employees of Lewis & Co. were dressed in matching professional suits, except for those who had just started their jobs that day.

“Mommy!”

Sonny spotted Liberty and struggled to break free from Serenity’s arms. She set him down, and he immediately dashed toward his mother.

Seeing her son rejuvenated Liberty. She took a few quick steps forward, scooped him up, and planted kisses on his little face. “Sonny, did you miss Mommy?”

“Yes! I missed you very much!” Serenity approached and explained, “Sonny didn’t see you at noon and said he missed you in the afternoon, so I promised to bring him to pick you up from work. He only looked happier after hearing that.”

Liberty felt a pang of sadness at this revelation. Her son was just two years old and had to endure separation from his mother during the day, which was undoubtedly difficult for him. Yet, for the sake of their livelihood and future, Liberty knew she had to persevere. Thankfully, their situation wasn’t too bad; they could still see each other every morning and night. Many others who worked in Wiltspoon had been forced to leave their families behind in other towns.

Children stayed in their hometowns with their in-laws, seeing their parents only every few months or perhaps just once a year. That kind of longing was genuinely tormenting.