“Mom, I’m not comparing myself to Laurence. I’m just copying the medical words to keep him company so he doesn’t get bored alone.” They were good friends, after all. Plus, his Aunt Seren had told him that joining Laurence was beneficial for him, and aside from his mother, she was the person who treated him the best, so he trusted her completely. Since Serenity said it was harmless, he would do it. He could practice his writing while he was at it. By the time school started again after Christmas break, he would be able to write beautifully and outshine his wealthy classmates.“Right, no need to compare. Have you been having fun these past couple of days?” Liberty asked gently.Sonny replied, “Yes! I’m so happy that I don’t even want to go home. Aunt Ser says I’m a, uh….”“You’re a happy-go-lucky one, huh.”“Yeah, yeah, that’s it! Happy-go-lucky.”Serenity had explained the meaning of the phrase to him, and he understood it to some extent. “Mom, when are you coming back?” Sonny
“Really? You’re coming back next week?” Sonny shouted happily. “Mom, is it almost Christmas? I want to set off fireworks!”“We can’t set off fireworks,” Liberty replied. “If you want to see fireworks, we’ll have to go to Wildridge Manor to see them.”At the foot of the hill Wildridge Manor was situated on, there was a large lawn where fireworks could be set off. In other places, it was not suitable due to the risk of fire. Fireworks were prohibited in the city, but they were not banned in rural areas. However, she could not possibly take her son back to the Hunts’ home for Christmas. Their parents' old house was still occupied by their grandparents.Before Christmas, though, the sisters might have to visit their hometown. No matter how estranged they were, the old Hunt couple were still their grandparents. They should bring some Christmas gifts and a little money for the two elders for the holiday, but nothing more.“That’s settled then!” Sonny immediately decided they would go to
Many matters and properties could only be managed and not claimed as their own if they were merely the acting head of the family. This was the reason the killer of Laurence’s family was determined to eradicate every single one of them.Firstly, they did not want to end up like Belinda, who had labored for years only to benefit someone else in the end. Secondly, the family token and emblem were undoubtedly with Laurence. If the killer could obtain those two items and eliminate Laurence, the only remaining legitimate heir, then the killer would truly be able to lead the Longbottom family.“Clo-clo!” The two little boys shouted when they saw Jane carrying Chloe upstairs and ran over to her. “Mom, I want to hold her!” Laurence lifted his face and stretched out his hands, wanting to hold Chloe.Jane bent down and handed her daughter to Laurence, saying, “Hold your sister tightly, she’s a bit heavier now and isn’t as docile as before.”Though Laurence and Sonny were still very young, t
“It’s good that everything has ended and everyone’s fine,” Serenity said.Since it was over, the weight on their chest was finally lifted. “Are you coming back next week, Liberty? And when are Aunt Audrey and the rest returning?” Serenity asked.“They’ll probably wait until my vacation starts. Grandpa True wants to stay a little longer. After all, he had lived in Jensburg for decades. It’s his hometown.”Patrick was old and weak. Doc had said he could live for at most two to three more years. If things went wrong, he could even pass away next year. The next time Patrick returned to Jensburg, it would be in the form of ashes. He had thought of requesting Mrs. Stone to send his ashes back to Jensburg after he died. He hoped to be buried beside the Fisher family’s private cemetery. That way, he could watch over Madam Tiara forever. “Zachary and Clive will probably be back in a few days. They’re staying for a little while to inspect their families’ businesses here.”Serenity sm
Caroline had discovered the truth. Indeed, her mom had killed her sisters to become the matriarch of the family. Previously, she had already told Mrs. Stone that she would not take over the Fisher family if the truth turned out to be what everyone suspected. She would hand everything over to Mrs. Stone. It would be up to Mrs. Stone to decide whether to take on the responsibility or pass the baton to Liberty. Either way, Caroline did not care. She simply wanted to return everything that did not belong to her in the first place.“Aunt Audrey’s right. You should settle your marriage with Duncan first.”Suddenly, Liberty went quiet.“What’s wrong, Sis? Haven’t you made a decision yet? Didn’t you say you were going to get your marriage license before the year ends?”Duncan was already planning a proposal.“I’ve made up my mind, but I still feel worried about actually doing it. Will Sonny be able to accept it? Will Duncan be okay with me staying in Jensburg so often for such lon
“Everyone can see how well Duncan treats Sonny. I think even a blind person can feel his love for Sonny. You don’t have to worry about that at all.”Duncan would be the best stepfather. He was already treating Sonny like his own. “Sonny has a close relationship with Duncan as well. He isn’t as close to Hank anymore.”“I know, Seren. I won’t overthink anymore and get my marriage license with Duncan before the year's end. I’ve known him for some time and understand him well enough. I won’t regret getting married to him.”Liberty had felt lost for a moment. After talking to Serenity, she returned to her senses and started thinking rationally again. She and Duncan had gone through his parents’ objections and his car accident. The Lewis family were no longer opposed to their relationship, and Duncan was already recovering from his injuries. The Lewises did not even mind if Duncan had to marry into her family.His parents could also accept their daughter taking her last name if they
Serenity was happy and was about to head downstairs after her call when she heard a sound behind her.When she turned, she saw Jane and smiled. “When did you get here?”“I’ve been here for a while. I didn’t make a sound because you were on a call with Liberty.“Is everything okay now?”Jane had known how that night ended. Her brother and sister-in-law were at the scene, after all. They did not help out much and simply supported Mrs. Stone. Laurent and Suzy had gone there to watch the chaos unfold. Since Patrick and the legendary masters were in Jensburg, Suzy also wanted to meet her teacher. After everything ended, Dan followed Laurent and Suzy back to Meadspring. Silver and the rest tagged along too. On the other hand, Sugar returned to the Doyle family. Having been away for so long, her parents would scold her if she did not return to help the family out soon. As for her and Dylan’s relationship, there was no rush at all. He did not even know she was the Chameleon F
Wiltspoon’s hot weather in October was a killer. Still, the mornings and evenings were eased by the late autumn breeze. Serenity Hunt got up first thing in the morning to make breakfast for her sister’s family of three. She then grabbed her birth certificate and slipped away in the silence. “We’re going Dutch from now on, and I’m talking about everything—the living expenses, the mortgage, and auto loans! Your sister should be splitting the cost since she’s staying at our place. Sure, she pays two thousand bucks a month, but it doesn’t stretch very far. She’s basically mooching off us.” Serenity overheard her brother-in-law’s comment during the couple’s argument last night. She had to move out of her sister’s place. However, there was only one way to put her sister’s mind to rest, and that was to get married. Since Serenity wanted to tie the knot on short notice without ever having had a boyfriend, she decided to take up on Grandma May’s offer. Serenity had saved the old lad