Chapter 3629
Sonny quickly replied, “Of course! I really like Uncle Duncan. I like him a lot. Having another father is fantastic! Most people only have one dad, but I get two. How cool is that?”
Initially, when Duncan gently asked Sonny if he wanted a new dad, Sonny insisted he already had one and didn’t need another. However, as Sonny grew a bit older, he began to form a bond with Duncan. Now, he is comfortable with the idea of having another dad.
In fact, Sonny feels closer to Duncan, who is about to become his stepfather, than to his biological father. This shift occurred mainly because the Brown family often caused trouble, nearly damaging Sonny’s feelings for them.
Sonny is still young, and if the Brown family treated him well and didn’t try to exploit him, they could still develop a strong relationship. However, once Sonny matures, it will be more challenging to establish that bond. By then, he will have his own opinions, making it difficult to win him over. The Brown family is shortsighted in this regard.
They believe Sonny is still easily influenced, but for instance, when Sonny went on a long trip, he didn’t even think to call Hank, his biological father.
Hank, who drives for a ride-hailing service, works almost all day and has little time to reach out to Sonny, leading to a weakening of their bond.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown seldom called Sonny either, mainly because he didn’t have much to share with his grandparents.
Grandpa Brown was generally supportive, often reminding Sonny to eat well and stay hydrated. In contrast, Grandma Brown frequently brought up Lucas, urging Sonny to share his toys, suggesting that since he had so many, giving a few to Lucas wouldn’t be a problem.
Sonny might not know all the words to articulate his feelings, but he understands enough to…
Sonny realizes that Grandma Brown always favors Lucas. He believes he should be the one to decide if he wants to share his toys, not his grandmother. As for the money, it’s his money, given to him by Liberty, Aunt Seren, and Uncle Zack. Liberty informed him that the funds are being saved for his college education and to start a business after he graduates.
Liberty never mentioned that Sonny’s money would be used for others, so why should Lucas have access to it? Because of this, Sonny doesn’t enjoy talking to Grandma Brown. Whenever she calls, he typically hands the phone to Serenity after exchanging a few words.
Grandma Brown feels intimidated by Serenity and often hangs up as soon as the phone is passed to her. Serenity gently pats Sonny’s head. Zachary also feels relieved. Although he can see that Sonny has accepted Duncan, he still has some lingering concerns.
Fortunately, Sonny remains open and has genuinely accepted Duncan as his stepfather. Duncan treats him better than his biological father did. “That’s right, Sonny. It’s great to have two dads who love you. Most of us only have one,” Zachary says, praising Sonny a few more times before adding, “Sonny, it’s getting late. You should head to bed now. It’s cold, so be sure to stay warm under the covers.”
Sonny responds, “I still want to video chat with my mom. I wonder if she’s free.” He knows Liberty is very busy these days and can only video chat with him late at night.