“Thank you, Jim.”
Jim smiled. “Don’t mention it, Ms. Hunt.”
It was his duty to drop off and pick up Sonny from the lessons.
Seeing that Hank and his wife were in the diner, Jim’s internal alarm bells were ringing. He could report back to duty with Mr. Zack after sending Sonny back, but now he was no longer in a rush to leave-he had to keep an eye on Hank and Jessica.
“Sonny.”
Hank got up and approached the boy.
He smiled and put his hands out toward his son. “Come and give me a hug, Sonny.”
Liberty put her son down.
Hank then scooped Sonny in his arms.
“Are you here to see me, Dad? I went to a class today, and William taught me how to fight. I took the lesson seriously, but it was so tiring.”
It tickled Hank that the little man acted like a mini adult.
WYNONN
The fact that his son loved to cry was the only thing that stuck in his mind in the past. Sonny’s cries annoyed Hank.
Oh, Sonny used to throw his toys around the house too.
Now that his son was getting older and more sensible, Hank finally saw the cuteness and wit in Sonny. He had thoughts of getting Sonny’s custody now.
On second thought, Hank gave up on the idea.
Sonny would benefit a lot from Serena and her husband if Sonny was left with Liberty. Hank bet that Serena and her husband would not give a lot to Sonny should Hank have custody of the boy. It was not worthwhile.
Although Liberty got full custody of Sonny, Hank would always remain Sonny’s father.
This would never change.
The bond between father and son would not go so long as Hank came often to spend time with Sonny. Sonny would not forget his father when he was all grown up and made it big in the world.
Hank complimented Sonny.
Jessica came over to play with Sonny.
Nevertheless, Sonny merely glanced at Jessica without saying a word to her.
The little guy had no idea why his parents were separated, but he did not like Jessica. Although the lady may be nice and kind to him, Sonny could not take to her. He had a feeling that her kindness was fake.
She got nothing on scary Dunc.
Dunc looked mean but had the kindest heart.
“Sonny, I’m about to have a wedding with Jessica. Can you be our flower boy?” Hank asked.
Confused, Sonny asked, “What’s a flower boy, Dad?”
Hank explained to Sonny.
Sonny turned to his mother and asked, “Can I be Dad’s flower boy, Mom?”
“It’s up to you whether you want to do it. Don’t be scared to speak your mind if you don’t want to.”
Liberty did not want to force her son. She respected his choices.
Tilting his head, Sonny looked at his dad and contemplated for a while before asking, “Is my mom going?”
“Yes. Didn’t I give your mom an invitation the last time?”
“Oh.” Sonny bobbed his head. “Okay, Dad. I’ll do it.”
Hank smiled. He knew his son was close to him and would be happy to be his flower boy.
“Should we go pick an outfit then?”
Sonny turned to his mother once more.
Hank had to tell Liberty, “We should hurry if you want to come along.”
Paying Hank no mind, Liberty turned off the electricity and checked if the stove was off. With all that confirmed, she let the two workers knock off and said to Jim, “Jim, you can return. I’m going with Sonny to pick out a suit for him.”
Sonny had his lesson in the morning. The class in the afternoon was not necessary.
He was young, so William did not want to take a full day of training from the get-go. Sonny might. not be able to take it and would give up in tears.
Just a step at a time.
Although Sonny was not endowed with the qualities of a natural fighter, he could earn enough skills to protect himself if he persisted in the training.
Since Liberty was tagging along on the trip, Jim was relieved. He then took off.
Jessica was glad that Liberty and her son would be without security. The plan today could go on with a chance of success.
Liberty closed the diner and took her son from her ex-husband. She faintly said, “You and your wife can lead us in the front. I’ll drive with Sonny in the back.”
Hank took notice of a car parked outside the diner when he arrived. He thought it belonged to someone else.
It was only now he realized it was Liberty’s.
“When did you get a new car?”
“Two days ago.”
Hank stole a few glances at Liberty’s new ride. He felt better, knowing it was the cheap type.
He would probably turn green with envy if Liberty drove a car worth several hundred thousand dollars.
As per Liberty’s instruction, Hank led the drive with Liberty following behind him in another vehicle.
Duncan, Zack, and Josh received the news when Liberty and her son set out with Hank and his wife.
Clive was a tad slow in getting the update.
They had informed their people to follow Liberty and Sonny in the dark to protect them.
Josh informed Julian too.
They were ready to make a clean sweep of Mrs. Newman’s connections and power lurking in the darkness.
Liberty had no idea of the ensuing danger. She believed Jessica would not have the chance to try anything since they were in a bustling city. Plus, she was with her son.
She would not let her son out of her sight.
They arrived at the bridal shop picked by Hank and Jessica.
The two vehicles gradually came to a stop.
Hank parked and got out of the car to watch Liberty park. Seeing that she was steady behind the wheel, Hank did not offer to help.
He was in a trance.
In the past, Liberty would ask Hank for help with everything. She was dependent on him.
Now, Liberty could do everything herself. She was an independent woman.
It was not like she could no longer survive away from Hank. On the contrary, she was doing well after leaving Hank.
She lost weight, regained the beauty she had before their marriage, opened a diner, enjoyed a growing business, and bought a car. Life was only going to get better for her.
It probably would not take long before Liberty would get her first property in Wiltspoon. It could be a villa too. Mrs. York was her sister. Of course, Serena would help out a little if Liberty wanted to get a house.
Hank’s mind flew back to his parents’ and sister’s words.
Liberty was now out of his league. One day, he would regret divorcing Liberty.
Hank regretted it. In fact, the regret sank in a long time ago.
He realized life was not as good as he thought since he went public about his relationship with Jessica. He was disappointed with his decision.
This was especially when his family nitpicked and fought with Jessica endlessly. It was annoying. He was having more than second thoughts.
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