Chapter 3835

“I never took advantage of Sonny. I just believe that Hank sees Sonny solely as his child. Hank and I are siblings, which makes Sonny and Lucas close cousins. It’s essential for Sonny to spend more time with his cousins, especially since he will have brothers in the future. If Sonny encounters any challenges, we will be there to support him, so he won’t have to face anything alone.”

Chelsea sensed that Hank had revealed something to his parents, which altered Mrs. Brown’s tone. She now seemed more focused on Sonny.

She had lost interest in helping Lucas fight for his future.

Mrs. Brown glanced at Chelsea and chuckled softly before shifting her attention to her grandson, Lucas, whom she had raised.

Lucas was a mischievous boy, always full of energy. In no time, he had searched through the entire house.

“Just look at Lucas now and consider Sonny’s temperament,” Mrs. Brown remarked. “Sonny can be mischievous, but he is more sensible. He remains composed for his age, and he will only become steadier. Even when he encounters problems, he won’t need your help. In fact, it’s better if you don’t interfere when Sonny is dealing with issues.”

Given Lucas’s personality, I worry he may become a troublemaker as he matures. If he spends time with Sonny, I fear he might lead Sonny astray. Furthermore, Sonny will have other cousins in the future, and the children born to Serenity will also be his cousins. If he requires assistance, there will be many people ready to support him. The best we can do is not hold him back.

Chelsea, I know you are my daughter, and I understand your thoughts. I want to make it clear today: don’t set your sights on

Sonny’s future is a concern for me. I have only one grandson, Sonny, and I don’t want him to feel distanced from me, his biological grandmother, because of the issues within the family. After a lengthy discussion with Hank, Mrs. Brown reflected on the situation. For years, she and her husband had been supporting their daughter Chelsea and son-in-law George in managing their family and children, while also covering their expenses, which allowed Chelsea and George to save their own money.

In the past, Hank had a solid income and would provide Chelsea with $5,000 a month for living expenses—more than enough for her to thrive in her hometown. However, they ended up giving that money to Repton’s family instead. Chelsea had become accustomed to relying on her parents, even in her middle age, and now she sought to lean on her nephew. She took advantage of the situation without considering Hank’s feelings.

When Liberty was still Mrs. Brown’s daughter-in-law, Chelsea often stirred up drama, telling Liberty and Hank how fortunate Liberty was for not having to do much after marrying Hank—just giving birth and raising children. Her comments strained Hank and Liberty’s relationship and fueled Mrs. Brown’s growing dislike for Liberty. If it weren’t for Chelsea’s meddling, Hank might not have strayed so quickly. Had they not cheated and divorced, the Brown family could have improved their standing in life, thanks to Serenity’s support. But all that is now in the past.

Ever since Mrs. Brown learned that Serenity is the eldest daughter-in-law of the York family, she has deeply regretted her choices.

It had been two years since Hank and Liberty divorced, and her regrets felt futile. She even thought about urging Hank to remarry Liberty, but Liberty no longer had any feelings for him. They had known each other for years, been married for three, and shared a son, yet everything ended in divorce. Who was to blame? Family issues were a significant factor. It was her fault, her daughter’s fault, and Hank’s fault as well. Chelsea remarked, “Even so, Mom, you and Sonny aren’t close.” After a brief silence, Mrs. Brown responded, “Even if Sonny and I aren’t close, he at least calls me ‘grandma’ when he sees me. Right now, he doesn’t even do that. Don’t underestimate him because he’s young. After the New Year, he’ll be four years old. He understands a lot for his age. He’s incredibly smart, thanks to the intelligence he inherited from Hank and Liberty. They were both very sharp.”