In the past, everyone would feel anxious whenever Zack sulked. It was as if the end of the world was upon them.
However, everyone was no longer afraid because Missus was there. They were simply guessing how long it would take for the man of the house to wake up sulkily.
“Sure.”
Duncan followed Sam into the house.
The moment he stepped inside, he saw Zack, who was about to come downstairs.
Zack’s face was tense with a serious expression on it. It was just as Sam predicted.
He had felt a headache when he woke up after getting drunk the night prior. Before he opened his eyes, he let out a groan on purpose so that his wife would coddle him.
It turned out that his wife was long gone. He touched her spot under the duvet, and it was chilly. It meant. Serena had woken up very early.
Zack was used to being prioritized. He hoped Serena would revolve around him, especially when he was feeling uncomfortable.
However, Serena would be the last person to revolve around him.
Upon seeing his friend, who had come over bright early in the morning and even before he got downstairs, Zack’s expression turned grimmer.
Only Duncan could walk to the sofa and sit calmly without caring about Zack’s stern expression.
“You didn’t sleep well last night?” Duncan asked his friend out of concern.
He saw Zack coming downstairs with a tense face. Zack walked over and sat on the single-seated sofa.
“Didn’t you get drunk last night?” Zack returned a question.
Duncan smiled. He said, “I only drank two glasses. I didn’t get drunk.”
After a pause, he added, “You all have someone taking care of you after getting drunk. I’m single-I have no one to take care of me even if I get wasted, so I didn’t dare to drink so much.”
Zack scoffed. “Ms. Harmon would’ve been happy to take care of you.”
With the mention of Lily, the smile on Duncan’s face faded.
“Nothing will happen between Lily and I. She has moved out of my house too.”
Lily was prepared to leave Wiltspoon.
The partnerships she had been negotiating were more or less settled.
When Mrs. Lewis started trying harder to get Lily and Duncan together, Lily told her the truth that she had not been wooing Duncan lately. Duncan’s attention was not on her She did not want to put in any more. meaningless effort.
Her trip to Wiltspoon was fruitful. It was time for her to return home.
“Your mom doesn’t think so. You’re here this early for my sister-in-law, right? She said she has no feelings for you.”
Duncan said patiently, “I know Liberty doesn’t have feelings for me, but this doesn’t affect me from pursuing her.
“It’s fine as long as I’m interested in her.”
Zack glared at him.
Duncan chuckled.
Sam poured him a glass of water.
“Sam, where’s your missus?” Zack asked.
Sam said, “Missus and Ms. Hunt are taking a walk and admiring the flowers in the garden with Sonny.”
Zack hummed a response and did not ask more.
He stood and left Duncan to walk out of the house. It was obvious that he was going to look for Serena
Duncan followed after him brazenly.
Zack turned to glance at Duncan. He said, “Why are you following me?”
Duncan smiled. “I miss Sonny I want to see him.”
They walked together and soon met the sisters, who were walking back.
“Sonny”
Duncan called out.
“Dunc.”
Sonny did not know Duncan wished to be his father Upon seeing Duncan coming over, the child ran toward him excitedly
“Sonny, come here. Let Uncle Zak carry you.”
Sonny did run over, but the person who carried him was Zack,
Duncan had already squatted and opened his arms. He was waiting for Sonny to throw himself into his arms, but Zack came in between them.
The sisters walked over.
“Mr. Lewis,” Serena greeted Duncan politely.
He acknowledged her greeting with a smile and looked toward Liberty.
“Good morning, Mr. Lewis,” Liberty greeted calmly.
She faced his gaze openly without avoiding it too.
Duncan saw the calmness in Liberty’s eyes.
She truly was not interested in him at all.
That knowledge made Duncan feel defeated, but he soon got over it.
Liberty had experienced a failed marriage before. Her ex-husband’s family was also pestering her at that moment. She was repulsed by love and marriage as a result.
Duncan would need a long time to melt Liberty’s heart and make her believe in love and marriage again.
He also gave himself a few years to pursue her and wait for her reply.
He was not in a rush anyway
He was willing to keep waiting unless Liberty got married to someone else.
“Good morning, Liberty.”
Duncan returned Liberty a greeting.
Zack left with Serena with Sonny in his arms.
As he walked, he complained to his wife, “Honey, I was drunk last night and woke up with a headache this. morning. I think my headache worsened because I couldn’t see you after opening my eyes.”
Serena hooked his arm and said softly, “I didn’t wake you up because you were sleeping soundly Does your head still hurt? You can continue sleeping after breakfast It’s the holidays. You can get a good rest”
“Come and rest with me.
“Okay I’ll be with you.”
The unhappiness Zack felt when he did not see his wife upon waking up completely dissipated.
He was that easy to coax.
Duncan watched Liberty and asked concernedly, “How are you feeling today. Liberty?”
I’m doing fine. Thank you for your concern, Mr. Lewis,” Liberty replied formally.
After a moment of silence, Duncan said, “Liberty, you’ve become a lot colder toward me.”
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