Chapter 3894

Sonny, concerned for his mom, straightened his small frame and mimicked what he had observed her and Aunt Serenity do when he was feeling unwell. He placed one hand on Liberty’s forehead, then his own, and finally leaned forward to press his forehead against hers.

Liberty couldn’t help but smile at his sweet gesture, even though she couldn’t bring herself to explain her sore waist and wobbly legs. Instead, she shot a glare at Duncan, who sat at the edge of the bed. The look conveyed everything: This is your fault.

Duncan, clearly amused, flashed her a sheepish grin. He knew he had indulged too much. After years of being single, he had let himself go a bit overboard, and now Liberty was bearing the consequences.

Sonny tilted his head and innocently asked, “Then how come you slept so late, Mom? It’s already eleven! I wanted to wake you up, but Uncle Duncan wouldn’t let me. He said you were really tired and needed to rest.”

Liberty smiled gently, crafting a plausible excuse. “I’ve been so busy with work—leaving early, coming back late, and running around all day. It’s been exhausting. Now that I finally have a break, I just wanted to sleep in and recharge. I promise, Sonny, I’m fine. Why don’t you and Uncle Duncan head out for a bit? I’ll get up, wash up, and come downstairs for lunch.”

Duncan complied, scooping Sonny into his arms and carrying him out of the room. Before leaving, he paused to ask, “Do you want me to run a hot bath for you? It’ll help you feel better.”

Liberty waved him off, her tone light but firm. “I’ll take care of it myself. You two head downstairs.” She didn’t want to say too much with Sonny listening.

With that, Duncan reluctantly exited, Sonny in tow. Liberty took a quick hot bath, which worked wonders for her aching body.

By the time she finished dressing, she felt significantly better—her soreness had diminished to a manageable level, and her steps were no longer hesitant.

After lunch, Liberty assisted Sonny in packing a small bag with a few changes of clothes and some of his favorite toys, wanting to ensure he wouldn’t feel bored during his time at his dad’s house.

Noticing the boxes of supplements that Serenity had dropped off the previous day, Liberty handed three of them to Sonny. “Take these back to your dad and grandparents. Give one box to each of them—it’s a thoughtful way to show you care.”

Duncan stood by, silently observing. He didn’t object, as he understood the importance of instilling values like kindness and thoughtfulness in Sonny, even if it involved giving back to her ex-husband’s family.

However, Sonny hesitated. “But what if Aunt Chelsea takes them? Every time I go back and Aunt Chelsea comes over, she takes a lot of stuff from Grandpa and Grandma’s house.”

Liberty pressed her lips into a thin line but maintained an even tone. “Once you give the supplements to your grandparents, they belong to them. If they choose to share with Aunt Chelsea, that’s their decision. Just tell your dad to keep his box in his room. This way, Aunt Chelsea won’t be able to take it. He’s been working hard driving taxis, and he needs to take care of himself.”

Hank, Sonny’s father, had faced his own challenges. After a brush with death, he had recovered and returned to driving taxis to support himself and Sonny. Although his health wasn’t ideal, he made it a priority to provide child support and even gave Sonny extra money to save for the future.

Despite their differences, Liberty respected that Hank prioritized their son. She wanted Sonny to grow up understanding the importance of gratitude.

Liberty gave Sonny extra money to save for his future. Despite their differences, she respected Hank’s commitment to prioritizing their son. Liberty wanted Sonny to grow up understanding the importance of gratitude.

“We have more supplements here than we need,” Liberty said softly. “I can’t finish them all by myself, so it’s good to share. Taking these to your dad and grandparents shows you appreciate what they do for you.”

Sonny nodded solemnly, his small hands clutching the boxes of supplements. Duncan watched the scene unfold with admiration, silently impressed by Liberty’s parenting approach.

By teaching Sonny to give back, Liberty was not only nurturing a kind-hearted boy but also strengthening the bond between father and son, a connection that no past conflict could sever.