Duncan froze. “Sonny, we’re both boys, so we can’t get married. Although I don’t have a girlfriend yet, I’m a straight man and only like women.”
“But you said you liked me.”
“The way I like you is different from the way I like women.”
“Isn’t it the same? Why do you like me but not want to marry me?”
Duncan was speechless.
When faced with an innocent child who only had a hundred and one questions, Duncan found himself at a loss for words. He did not know how to explain it to Sonny.
“Sonny, you’re still small. Let’s discuss this when you’re older, okay? Come on, I’ll teach you how to piece the bricks.”
He changed the subject.
Duncan made a mental note to himself–be careful with what was said to Sonny so he would not trap himself like he just did.
“Sonny, come have breakfast.”
Serena came over with a plate of pancakes and placed it on the counter, smiling, “Do you want me to feed you?”
“Go help your sister, Serena. I’ll feed Sonny.”
“Sorry for the trouble, Mr. Lewis.”
“It’s no trouble as long as Sonny is willing to let me feed him.”
However, Sonny refused to be fed by Duncan and wanted to eat by himself.
His mom said that she would send him to preschool in September, and that he would have to eat by himself in preschool.
“Serena, I’d like some pancakes too. I’ll sit here and eat with Sonny.”
Duncan saw that there were still many customers in the store, so he asked Serena to make him a plate of pancakes for him to eat with Sonny.
“Coming right up.”
Serena turned around and went to make pancakes for Duncan. The business in the breakfast diner was booming; even Mrs. York was helping out.
Meanwhile, Duncan sat at the cashier’s desk digging into breakfast with Sonny. They looked like father and son.
This scene was witnessed by Lily and Mrs. Lewis.
They deliberately got up early to wait nearby for Duncan’s appearance and to confirm what was going on between him and Liberty.
As they watched the scene inside through the open glass door, Lily’s expression was fine, but Mrs. Lewis looked incredibly displeased.
Judging by how familiar Liberty’s son was with Duncan, she knew that the two met often.
Without her knowledge, Liberty and her son had gotten close to Duncan.
Mrs. Lewis was tempted to go inside.
However, she resisted.
Seeing that Duncan was about to come out, Lily hurriedly drove the car away.
“Lily, go to the office later to find Duncan. It doesn’t matter if you use business or private matters as an excuse. You have to hold onto him. Don’t let any random woman on the streets have the opportunity to steal him away,” Mrs. Lewis instructed.
“You don’t need to care about Liberty, nor do you have to find her since it’ll make you appear as having no confidence. I’ll handle her. I’m Duncan’s mother. It’s normal that I can’t accept a divorcee as my daughter–in–law.”
Mrs. Lewis was afraid that Lily would go looking for trouble with Liberty and anger Duncan, causing him to dislike her.
She added, “From now on, just focus on pursuing Duncan. I’ll take care of Liberty for you.
“I’m Duncan’s mom. No matter what, Duncan won’t fight with me.”
Lily said while driving, “Mrs. Lewis, are you going to look for Liberty now? I think Duncan just treats her son well. He didn’t seem to pay much attention to Liberty. Maybe we’re overthinking.
“Maybe Duncan simply likes Liberty’s son? I also saw what the boy looked like. He looks smart and is utterly adorable. There’s also nothing strange about Liberty renting Duncan’s store to open a breakfast diner. As long as she pays the rent, she’s just a tenant.
“Furthermore, Liberty is Mr. York’s sister–in–law, and Mr. York and Duncan are good friends. Maybe Duncan is just looking after her for Mr. York’s sake.”
Lily was cautious about Liberty, but she was not as impulsive as Mrs. Lewis who could not wait to go up to Liberty and tell her to stay away from Duncan.
“You’re too nice, Lily. It’s best if Duncan and Liberty haven’t started anything. I’ll inquire about Liberty lest she tries to have any funny ideas. You don’t have to worry. I know what to do.”
Mrs. Lewis took out her phone and took a picture of Lily.
“Why are you taking a picture of me?”
Mrs. Lewis smiled. “Because I’ll be using it, of course. Find a studio to print these photos out. Don’t worry, I won’t harm you. Later, just drop me off at All You Can Eat, then you can head to Lewis & Co. to find Duncan.”
Lily hummed and accepted Mrs. Lewis’s arrangement.
When the store had only a few customers remaining, and her son leaving, as well as after Serena departed with Sonny, only then Mrs. Lewis walked into All You Can Eat.
The diner was not big, but it was brightly decorated. Liberty and her two workers were diligent and cleaned up the store so that it was neat and tidy.
The environment was very important for a restaurant. If a customer came in and saw good hygiene, they would be willing to stay to eat. If the hygiene was poor, guests would turn around and walk out.
Liberty met Mrs. Lewis at a business banquet before.
She had just finished eating breakfast when she saw Mrs. Lewis entering. She quickly put down her spoon and walked toward the woman.
“Mrs. Lewis.”
Mrs. Lewis did not bother to look Liberty in the eye during the banquet, but she behaved well this time and smiled at her. “I was going to the office to find Duncan, but I saw you here and decided to come in.
“I heard from your aunt that you started your own business. Did you open this breakfast diner?”
Mrs. Lewis asked warmly, “How is business?”
Liberty invited Mrs. Lewis to sit down and was just about to pour her a cup of water when the woman stopped her. “There’s no need for that, Liberty. I’m not thirsty. I just came in to have a look.”
“Have you eaten, Mrs. Lewis?”
Mrs. Lewis hummed.
Liberty knew that Mrs. Lewis was very picky. Since Mrs. Lewis said that she had eaten, Liberty did not cook breakfast for her.
“Business isn’t bad. There are companies and factories nearby, so the staff come here for breakfast before they go to work. After the morning rush, those who finished graveyard shifts would then dine here.”
Liberty smiled and told Mrs. Lewis about how the store was doing.
Mrs. Lewis nodded. “You have a good eye for deciding to open a breakfast diner here, but it’s also thanks to your cooking skills. Otherwise, business wouldn’t be flourishing. There are also many eateries on this street.”
The competition was fierce, so the owners had to rely on their skills.
Liberty said modestly, “I just make simple dishes. I’m satisfied if business is good.” “How much is the monthly rent for this store?” Mrs. Lewis asked seemingly casually.
Liberty answered sincerely, “It’s Mr. Lewis’s lot and he said that he was going to charge me a cheaper rate since I am Zack’s sister–in–law. We settled on eight thousand a month for the rental and if you add the utilities and all that, then it comes down to just shy of ten thousand.”
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