Chapter 76

Her son seemed to be quite spoiled, still fussing over Sonny’s toy. Hank’s parents were all smiles as they observed Serenity and her husband arrive with gifts in hand. Initially, they weren’t fond of Serenity, but their feelings shifted now that she was married and had moved out.

Mr. and Mrs. Brown had heard that Serenity’s husband owned a home in Brynfield, completely debt-free, and held a senior position at a major company. These were compelling reasons for them to try to get on Serenity’s good side.

Everyone took their seats, and Zachary set the shopping bags down on the coffee table. Chelsea quickly noticed a new toy among the items and eagerly pulled it out to show her son. “Don’t cry, bubs. Let’s play with this new toy. We don’t like Sonny’s old toy, do we?”

Zachary’s jaw clenched as he shot Chelsea a grimacing look, feeling the tension rise in the room. Mr. Brown nudged his wife, subtly suggesting that she rein in their daughter before things escalated further. After all, the new toys had been brought for Sonny by Serenity’s husband, and Chelsea was only making a scene by claiming them without permission.

Feeling the awkwardness, Chelsea’s husband, George Repton, quickly stood up to retrieve the new toy set from his son and placed it back on the coffee table. He then picked up his son and settled him down, saying, “Be a good boy now, bubs. I’ll get you a new toy later.”

Chelsea seemed oblivious to the discomfort in the atmosphere. Zachary interjected, “Let him play with the toy. I bought plenty of new toys for Sonny. He won’t miss it.” Noticing that the Repton child had dirty hands, Zachary considered the toy to be soiled and tainted, so he figured the kid could have it for all he cared. He gestured to Serenity, encouraging her to give the new toy to her son.

Serenity approached the Repton kid, aiming to ease Liberty’s burdens. She gently picked up the toy and handed it to Chelsea’s son. As she did this, Serenity noticed the child’s dirty hands, which revealed the true motivation behind Zachary’s unexpected act of kindness.