Chapter 3898

“Uncle Duncan,” Sonny said sweetly, “you have to come with Mom to pick me up, okay?”
“Absolutely,” Duncan replied without hesitation, his voice warm.
Even though Sonny was standing right in front of him, Duncan already missed him. Letting go of the little boy felt harder than he had anticipated.
Sonny slid off Duncan’s lap and ran back to Hank, grabbing his dad’s hand. Hank glanced at Duncan, as if wanting to say something, but ultimately remained silent.
Finally, Hank addressed Liberty and Duncan. “Liberty, Mr. Lewis, Sonny and I are heading upstairs. His grandparents are waiting for him.”
Liberty nodded. “Alright.”
She and Duncan stood still, watching as Hank walked away with Sonny.
Sonny turned back every few steps, waving enthusiastically at them. Duncan clenched his fists, fighting the urge to rush forward, scoop Sonny up, and bring him back. He kept reminding himself: Hank is his biological father. Sonny deserves to spend time with him.
It was just two days.
But those two days already felt like an eternity.
Duncan silently thanked Serenity for taking Sonny to FC Manor during his winter vacation, ensuring that the Brown family didn’t keep him longer than they should. If Sonny had stayed with the Browns for weeks—or worse, months—Duncan didn’t think he could have handled it.
Moreover, Chelsea and the Browns might try to influence Sonny, implanting harmful ideas in his young mind.
Duncan sighed heavily, expressing his frustration. “It’s only been a few minutes, and I already miss Sonny. How am I supposed to survive two whole days? Hank might be his father, but I hate the idea of him taking Sonny for even a minute.”
Liberty gently pushed Duncan’s wheelchair, guiding him toward the exit.

She replied calmly, “Hank has changed a lot. He’s a better father now, and I trust him to protect Sonny. It’s only for two days—they’ll have some quality father-son time. We shouldn’t worry. Even Sonny’s grandparents have softened over time; he’s their only grandson, after all.”

Liberty’s tone was steady and resolute, but Duncan’s brow furrowed in frustration. “The Browns didn’t value you or Sonny when they had the chance,” he muttered. “Now that they’ve lost you, they’re all trying to backtrack. And why is Chelsea hanging around again? It’s New Year’s—can’t she just stay home instead of causing trouble at her parents’ house?”

Duncan glanced back at Liberty, his expression pained. “Liberty, what kind of life did you have back then? I can’t imagine dealing with someone like Chelsea constantly.”

Liberty’s voice remained calm. “It’s all in the past. None of it bothers me anymore. I’m genuinely happy now. When I think about those days, it feels like I’m recalling someone else’s life, not mine.”

Duncan’s gaze softened, though a protective edge lingered in his voice. “If anyone in my family treated you like Chelsea did, I’d cut them off immediately. No one is going to make you suffer while I’m around.”

Liberty smiled faintly at Duncan’s fierce declaration, touched by his unwavering support. “Your family isn’t like Chelsea,” she said gently. “They’re good people—well-educated and respectful. Besides, they see how much you love and protect me. They’d never cross a line.”

Duncan nodded, though his protective instincts remained strong.

“I’m truly happy now. When I reflect on those days, it feels as though I’m recalling someone else’s life, not my own.” Duncan’s gaze softened, but a protective edge lingered in his voice. “If anyone in my family treated you the way Chelsea did, I would cut them off immediately. No one will make you suffer while I’m here.”

Liberty offered a faint smile at Duncan’s fierce declaration, feeling touched by his steadfast support. “Your family isn’t like Chelsea,” she replied gently. “They’re good people—well-educated and respectful. Moreover, they see how much you love and protect me. They’d never overstep their bounds.”

Duncan nodded, though his protective instincts remained unwavering. He silently vowed to always stand by Liberty’s side, ensuring she never experienced even a fraction of the pain she had faced in the past.