Chapter 451 – The Disguised Billionaire and His Accidental Wife Novel Free Online

She would buy some food for Sonny and fruits for the family during festive holidays. Serena had never brought his parents wines or cigars.

Yet now, she was preparing expensive gifts for the Yorks. She even brought snacks that were at a high price point.

It did not sit well with Hank, but it was not his place to say anything since Serena was no longer his sister–in–law.

Serena spent tens of thousands on shopping which included alcohol and cigars.

With Serena swiping her credit card without flinching, Hank could not help but take a glance at Jessica.

Although Jessica was not officially his wife yet, they were already living together. The wedding date was already set for Valentine’s Day, so Jessica was his bride–to- be. However, Jessica did not make any nice gestures for the upcoming holidays. Back then, Liberty…

Peering at Liberty who was spilling on the sides despite dropping thirty pounds, Hank snapped out of his thoughts and refused to take a trip down memory lane.

Serena bought too many things for them both to carry. They let the mall concierge know before borrowing the shopping cart to push out of the store.

“Liberty, wait here with Sonny. I’ll drive the car up.”

Serena’s car was parked in the mall’s underground parking. She needed to drive the car out of the parking lot before they could load the goods into the car.

“Sure.”

Liberty was fine with the arrangement.

Seeing that his aunt was leaving on her own, Sonny panicked and cried, “Aunt Ser! Aunt Ser!”

Liberty responded, “Aunt Ser is driving over to pick us up, Sonny.”

It gave Sonny the assurance he needed.

He thought his aunt was going to abandon him and his mother here.

Hank and Jessica soon emerged.

Since they too had made a huge purchase, they asked permission from the

concierge to push the cart out of the store.

“Darling, wait for me here. I’ll retrieve the car.

Jessica replied coquettishly, “Of course, sweetheart. Hurry up though. I feel scared to be here by my lonely self.”

Liberty could barf.

Was there a need to flaunt their relationship before her eyes?

“Dad,” Sonny called Hank.

This time, Hank was able to give Sonny a cuddle and play with him for two minutes before putting Sonny back into Liberty’s shopping cart. He then made his way

toward the parking lot.

Jessica was left behind to stare at Liberty, but Liberty did not have time for her. “Liberty. Sonny.”

A familiar voice was heard.

Liberty was surprised to see Duncan here. Once Duncan was near, she asked, “What brings you here, Mr. Lewis?”

The way she saw it, a major CEO like Duncan did not belong in a mall.

He could say the word, and someone would take care of his needs. There was no need for him to come all the way and shop in a supermarket.

Jessica did not know who Duncan was, but the respect Liberty had for Duncan in addressing him and a quick glance at Duncan’s Porsche car keys was enough evidence that the man was rich. Pricking her ears, Jessica eavesdropped on their conversation.

She thought to herself, ‘How did Liberty know such a wealthy man?‘

Did Mrs. Stone introduce them?

Duncan had no impression of ever meeting Jessica, but he could feel the burn of her stare. He looked over, only to find Jessica twirling her hair and smiling at him. Jessica believed she was presenting her most charming side to him.

He merely took a glance at Jessica before turning his attention back to Liberty and Sonny.

“I was driving by when I saw you at the entrance of the mall. I see you bought a lot of stuff. Are you taking these home? Do you need a ride?”

Duncan had a keen sight.

He caught sight of Liberty and her son while driving by.

Liberty was speechless.

Why did she always run into Duncan while he was behind the wheel every time she went out?

It was a good thing she was standing two hundred meters away from the road. Otherwise, her shopping cart would probably put a dent in Duncan’s car which was parked by the roadside.

Duncan was traumatized by Liberty causing damages to two of his cars. Similarly, Liberty had nightmares thinking back.

“Thank you, Mr. Lewis, but I’m with Seren. Seren bought the items for her in–laws for their meeting over the holidays. Seren went to get her car in the mall’s parking lot. She should be here any minute.”

Duncan’s eyes flickered. Was Zack taking Serena home for Christmas and New Year?

Would that not blow his cover?

Nevertheless, that was Zack’s business. Duncan would not interfere in Zack’s affairs as he was only Zack’s best friend.

“I see.”

Duncan took a fleeting glance at the items in the shopping cart. Zack’s wife did not take the visit to Zack’s home lightly since she bought a lot of good stuff. “Sonny.”

As always, Duncan would play with Sonny.

Sonny turned his head away before Duncan could touch his hand. He asked Liberty to hold him.

Knowing that her son was afraid of Duncan, Liberty picked him up.

“Sonny, I gave you a pinwheel. Why are you still afraid of me?”

Sonny wrapped his arms around the nape of his mother’s neck and buried his head against his mother’s shoulder, refusing to meet Duncan’s gaze.

Did Mr. Lewis think a pinwheel could win him over?

Sonny would not be taken in easily.

As if he would fall for that.

“Come, Sonny. Let me carry you to get more beautiful pinwheels.”

Duncan tried to take Sonny from Liberty.

Sonny put up a struggle and cried, “No, I want Mom. No Mr. Lewis. No pinwheel.”

He had broken the pinwheel given by Mr. Lewis and left the remains on the ground. Mom swept the broken pinwheel away while cleaning the house.

Once he got a taste of the pinwheel, Sonny was no longer attracted to it anymore. Feeling bad, Liberty said to Duncan, “I’m sorry, Mr. Lewis. Sonny’s still scared of you.”

Duncan had never once shown malice every time he bumped into the mother and son, even during the first encounter when Liberty scratched his car. However, Sonny shook at the sight of Duncan.

Sonny refused to let Duncan hold him.

Feeling the scar on his face, Duncan asked, “Is my scar that terrifying? My mom said the scar will make children cry.”

He did not believe it, but Sonny’s reaction was a rude awakening.

Duncan’s appearance haunted little kids.

After all these years, the scar on his face was no longer as harrowing as before.

Maybe his lofty build and rugged personality could not draw Sonny close.

Liberty examined his scar and remarked, “People can get used to it.”

Although it was subtle, Duncan could read between the lines. His scar was not the most pleasant sight.

Still, Duncan was not offended by the comment. He smiled and responded, “Yes, you’re right. People will get used to it. Sonny just isn’t used to it. When will the

renovations in your shop be completed?”

“Probably March.”

Duncan did the math and nodded. “Not long now. I’ll support your business once your breakfast place is ready to operate. Sonny will get used to seeing me around and won’t be afraid of me.”

Then, he would finally have his wish to hug the little man.

Liberty was lost for words.

She knew her son was cute, but this was the first time a man was so persistent about being close to Sonny and holding him.

Serena drove out to the entrance and Hank was right behind her.

Seeing Duncan standing with her sister, Serena was taken by surprise.

She got out of the car, said hello, and asked, “Are you here to buy gifts, Mr. Lewis?”

Duncan replied with a grin, “No. The family butler will gather everything we need for the festive holidays. We don’t have to worry about that. I was passing by when I saw your sister and Sonny standing here. I stopped the car and asked because I thought they might need a ride home with the things they bought.”

Serena glanced at her sister.

She got the feeling that fate drew her sister and Duncan together. They often ran into each other.

It was more than a coincidence.

With Duncan’s help, Serena managed to put all her shopping haul into her car and filled it to the brim.

“Thank you, Mr. Lewis.”

Serena expressed her gratitude.

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