Chapter 366

Chapter 366

However, if she went to work to earn money, she would not have time to spend with him.

Liberty sniffled but did not look back. She pedaled her bike forward with determination.

She knew she would be fine once her son’s cries were out of earshot.

Serenity carried Sonny to the car. After a long time of coaxing him with Mrs. Lane, the boy finally stopped crying.

He refused to sit alone and nestled into Serenity’s arms, wrapping his small arms around her tightly as he pitifully muttered, “…don’t want me anymore?”

His words were unclear at first, and Serenity had difficulty understanding him.

She gently pushed him away and asked softly, “What did you say?”

Sonny looked up at Serenity and asked, “Mommy don’t want me anymore?”

“Who said that? Your mommy just went to work. It’s not because she doesn’t want you. Your mommy will come back every night to be with you.”

Sonny replied, feeling aggrieved, “Daddy said mommy doesn’t want me.” Serenity felt the urge to curse.

“That scumbag Hank Brown! He doesn’t want Liberty to work, so he’s filling Sonny’s head with nonsense. He’s trying to use Sonny to prevent Liberty from returning to work.”

“Sonny, your daddy is lying. Your mommy would never abandon you. She promised she’d come to see you at noon.”

The boy, only two years old, was still too young to think for himself. The people closest to him were his mother and aunt. Since his aunt assured him that his mother wasn’t abandoning him, he believed her and felt relieved. He was willing to play a little now.

On the way back to the store, Mrs. Lane successfully got Sonny to play with her. When Zachary stopped the car at the store, it was Mrs. Lane who lifted Sonny out of the vehicle.

Serenity felt relieved and said to her husband, “Mr. York, the nanny you…

“Mrs. Lane is fantastic with children. She got Sonny to open up to her so quickly.” “Mrs. Lane is an excellent nanny. Whether it’s household chores, grocery shopping, cooking, or caring for children and tutoring them, she excels at everything.”

“Let’s consider giving her a pay raise if she continues to perform well.” Serenity’s online store was thriving, so she was more than willing to increase Mrs. Lane’s salary if she did a good job.

“Sure,” was the concise reply.

Serenity opened the car door to get out but then had a sudden thought. She turned back to Zachary and said, “Mr. York, turn your face this way.”

Zachary complied and asked, “What?” Just then, a soft and gentle kiss landed on his cheek.

Zachary’s eyes widened in surprise. After Serenity kissed him gently—not once, but twice—she quickly pushed the car door open to exit. However, his reflexes were quicker.

He grabbed her arm, pulling her back into the car. He twisted his body as much as he could, holding her tightly before pressing a commanding kiss on her lips.

After the kiss, Serenity maintained her composure and said, “Your kissing skills are improving. I enjoyed that.”

She then opened the car door and stepped out calmly.

Turning around, she waved at him with a smile and said, “Bye, Mr. York.”

Zachary watched as she walked leisurely toward the store. Once she was out of sight, she rushed into the washroom.

As soon as the door closed, she splashed water on her face, feeling her cheeks flush.

After what felt like a long time, when her face was no longer red in the mirror, she took a napkin and wiped her face thoroughly. She then walked out of the washroom with a calm demeanor.

All three—Mrs. Lane, Sonny, and Jasmine—stared at her.

“What are you looking at?”

“Why are you looking at me like that? I really needed to use the bathroom, alright? Anyone can sprint a hundred meters when it’s urgent.”

Jasmine chuckled. “I thought you were facing a beast outside, so I hurried to grab a broom to fend it off. But when I got outside, I found Mr. York just staring at something in the car mirror. He took off as soon as he saw me rush out with a broom.”

Serenity was left speechless. “That man…”