Chapter 4006
Married At First Sight Chapter 4006
Chapter 4006
After checking Sonny’s temperature and confirming it was normal, Mrs. Brown shot Duncan a suspicious look. “Are you sure this isn’t a result of your poor feeding habits at home? Maybe the heat has built up over time, and it’s convenient to blame us. We gave him his favorite fried chicken—how is that wrong?”
She crossed her arms, her tone accusatory. “I know you want to keep us away from Sonny. But we are his biological grandparents, connected by blood. Blood ties can’t be replaced by someone like you.”
Fixing Duncan with a sharp glare, she continued, “Sonny is my grandson. I have every right to see him and bring him food. You’re just a stepfather, and you have no authority here. Remember, Sonny’s last name is Brown. His father is Hank Brown—not you!”
Duncan listened calmly as she vented. When she finally paused, he replied evenly, “Auntie, you’re right—Sonny’s last name is still Brown, and I have no intention of changing that. I’ve never tried to prevent you from seeing him. You are his grandparents, and that’s a fact no one can erase.
All I ask is that you refrain from feeding him junk food. It’s not good for his health. At home, we ensure his meals are balanced and nutritious. That’s why he doesn’t experience the ‘heat accumulation’ you mentioned.”
Mrs. Brown glared at him. “So now you’re saying it’s wrong for us to let Sonny eat what he enjoys? You’re the one taking care of him, yet he still got sick. How dare you blame us for his fever? Admit it—you’re just looking for excuses to keep Sonny away from us.”
Turning to Sonny, she softened her tone. “Sonny, don’t listen to Mr. Lewis. He’s not your real dad. He’s only acting nice to impress your mom. When she’s
“Not around, who knows how he treats you? Stepdads rarely have good intentions.” Before Duncan could reply, Sonny’s small voice cut in. “Grandma, Uncle Duncan is a good man. Don’t say bad things about him!” Sonny stated firmly, his little face serious. “Aunt Seren takes care of me most of the time—are you saying she doesn’t love me either?”
Mrs. Brown was caught off guard for a moment but quickly changed her approach. “Sonny, you’re too young to understand. Adults aren’t always who they seem. Would you like some fried chicken? Look, Grandpa and I brought your favorite—it’s still hot. Eat it before it gets cold.” She reached out again, attempting to pull Sonny from Duncan’s arms, but Sonny held on tightly.
Mrs. Brown’s frustration mounted. If things continued like this, she feared Sonny would drift further away from them, even if his last name never changed. The thought of losing the only grandchild she would ever have filled her with both anxiety and resentment. In her mind, the blame rested solely on Liberty and Duncan. Liberty should never have left Sonny behind, and Duncan—how could any stepfather’s love be sincere?