Married At First Sight Chapter 3621
Married At First Sight Chapter 3621 – Kathryn said, “Even if I leave Jensburg, I’ll still be your daughter, and I’ll still be a Farrell. I don’t want to change my last name to Janzen.”
She preferred her mother’s surname over her biological father’s.
“Mom, do you need me to go back to the company?” Kathryn asked, her tone softening. Despite everything, they were still mother and daughter.
Kathryn resented Clarissa for betraying her, but she was still willing to help her mother with business matters.
“No need,” Clarissa replied. “I’ve already informed everyone that you’re not feeling well and that you’ll be staying home to rest.”
In reality, Clarissa didn’t want Kathryn to be too involved. She hoped Kathryn would leave Jensburg with Pedro, start fresh somewhere far away.
Clarissa had entrusted Kathryn to Pedro, but he couldn’t keep secrets. He told Kathryn about Clarissa’s plans and the drug powder she had given him.
Kathryn didn’t understand her mother’s intentions, didn’t take her advice, and refused to follow her plans.
Clarissa, who had lived a relatively easy life, was now faced with Kathryn’s resistance.
After hanging up with Kathryn, Clarissa called her eldest son, Marco.
Whenever her sons did something, Marco usually led the way. He would involve his younger brothers, sharing the responsibility so that they all faced the consequences together.
When the police arrived, Marco and his brothers were not at the company.
As tensions between the Farrell family and Liberty escalated, more people from Wiltspoon got involved. Marco began to realize his father’s intentions—urging the brothers to leave the Farrell family and return to the Janzen family’s hometown.
But now, even if they wanted to leave, their mother might not let them go.
Marco and his brothers privately agreed to stay. They needed to see who would win the conflict. If they left now and their mother won, she might no longer trust them or share the family’s wealth with them. Everything might go to Kathryn.
If Shiloh were still alive, they could accept the Farrell family’s assets going to her. They had always known Shiloh would inherit. But Kathryn, who grew up in the countryside and only recently joined the family business, was not someone they were willing to let inherit everything.
So, they decided to stay, sending their wives and children back to the Janzen hometown to wait for the New Year.
They spent their time gathering information and helping Clarissa. In this, the brothers were much more capable than Kathryn.
Marco was on a call with a CEO who had just rejected a business proposal when Clarissa called. He quickly handed off the CEO to his secretary and answered the call from his mother.
“Mom,” Marco greeted her cautiously, wondering why she was calling.
He started reviewing his actions that day, trying to remember if he had done anything wrong.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3622
Married At First Sight Chapter 3622 – Marco couldn’t think of anything he’d done wrong, so he relaxed a bit.
“Marco,” Clarissa said, her tone serious. “A lot of police officers went to our company today. You and your brothers haven’t been involved in anything illegal, have you? Especially under the company’s name?”
Clarissa’s tone was grave. Marco couldn’t see her face, but he could tell from her voice that she was serious.
Marco was shocked to hear about the police at the company. He replied carefully, “Mom, my brothers and I haven’t done anything illegal. We’ve been doing business normally, maybe just a little competitive. But, Mom, what are the police doing at the company? Is everything okay with our taxes?”
Clarissa scolded him, “The tax bureau handles taxes, not the police.”
“Then I really don’t know what’s going on,” Marco said. “I can assure you we haven’t done anything illegal.”
If they had done something wrong, the police would have come directly for them.
“Where are you now? Get your brothers back to the company,” Clarissa ordered.
After notifying her sons, Clarissa called Mr. Dunn, her assistant, to make sure everything was in order before heading back to Farrell Group.
When she arrived, the police were waiting for her. They informed her that they had received a report that Mr. Dunn, her assistant, was in possession of a gun and requested that both she and Mr. Dunn come to the station for questioning.
Mr. Dunn was fiercely loyal to Clarissa, only acting on her orders, so only she had his contact information. Even though people often saw him at the company, no one else had his number.
The police asked Clarissa to provide Mr. Dunn’s contact information and to call him to accompany her to the station.
“Officer, who told you this? Who reported that Mr. Dunn has a gun? He’s just my assistant, not a criminal. Someone must be trying to frame him and discredit me,” Clarissa said, defensive. “I’ve made plenty of enemies, and now they’re trying to bring me down by blaming me for things I didn’t do.”
Even though the police were only interested in Mr. Dunn, his actions reflected on her, and if he had a gun, she would likely know about it. If she went to the station with him, it would be hard to avoid trouble.
Clarissa suspected Liberty was behind this.
As soon as she heard the police were at the company, she feared they had discovered her gun and reported it.
Her suspicion made her nervous.
She knew she was guilty of something illegal and that there would be consequences.
“Mrs. Farrell, we need to investigate whether the report is false. Please cooperate by coming with us for questioning. It’s a routine procedure, and we appreciate your understanding,” one of the officers explained.
Clarissa paused before responding, “Someone is trying to frame me. You don’t have any evidence; you can’t arrest anyone.”
“Mrs. Farrell, we’re not formally arresting you. We just need to question you,” the officer clarified.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3623
Married At First Sight Chapter 3623 – Clarissa was at a loss for words.
The police officer said, “Mrs. Farrell, please contact Mr. Dunn.”
Clarissa replied, “Okay, I’ll call him now.”
She called Mr. Dunn and told him to come immediately, saying the police suspected he was hiding guns and needed him to cooperate with their investigation.
Mr. Dunn was shocked by the call.
Aside from the pistol Clarissa hid, the other guns were old hunting rifles. Even though hunting rifles are illegal to own and must be turned in if found, they could lead to a prison sentence if reported.
Mr. Dunn had the same thoughts as Clarissa.
They had been hiding the guns for a long time without telling anyone.
Even though their plan involved luring Liberty and her group to the Farrell family mansion, where they would either burn it down or shoot Liberty, Audrey, and others, Mr. Dunn never took out the hidden rifle. Only he and Clarissa knew about the guns.
How did the police find out?
Could someone in his circle have betrayed him?
But even his closest people didn’t know about the guns.
Could someone in Wiltspoon have reported them?
If so, that would be terrifying.
Although Mr. Dunn underestimated the people of Wiltspoon, he wasn’t too worried. He believed that with his and Clarissa’s skills, they could help her escape this crisis and keep her position as matriarch.
But now, he began to worry they might fail.
In the end, Clarissa might lose her position, be disgraced, and face legal consequences. Given her age, could she survive prison?
Though the people in Wiltspoon were powerful and wealthy, they wouldn’t resort to illegal means.
If Clarissa tried anything illegal, Audrey would likely seek revenge and bring her down as the rightful eldest daughter of the Farrell family in Jensburg.
They wouldn’t risk their future for revenge. Instead, they used legal means to seek justice for the previous matriarch, gathering evidence against Clarissa to ensure she was punished by the law.
This way, Audrey would also avenge herself.
So, if Audrey and the others knew about the guns, they would definitely report it to the police.
Mr. Dunn thought about moving the hidden rifle to another location.
The police would probably search his residence soon.
Maybe they had already been there but couldn’t find him and reached out to the Farrell Group through Clarissa.
But moving the guns would be risky. It could attract more attention and lead to their discovery.
Mr. Dunn decided to take a gamble.
He hoped Audrey and the others were just speculating without solid evidence.
But that didn’t seem right either.
If they reported him without proof, they’d be held accountable.
Based on his experience with Liberty and the others, if they reported him, they likely had evidence and might even know where the gun was hidden.
He realized he couldn’t leave things as they were.
While answering the phone, Mr. Dunn had already considered many possibilities.
He concluded that the police probably didn’t know the exact location of the gun. Otherwise, they would have already searched there.
“Ma’am, I’ll return to the company right away,” Mr. Dunn responded respectfully.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3624
Married At First Sight Chapter 3624 – After the call, Mr. Dunn quickly returned to his residence.
Fortunately, he owned two houses—one near the Farrell family mansion, similar to Pedro’s, and another near the Farrell Group, only a short drive away.
Living close made it easy for Clarissa to reach him whenever needed.
Because he was Clarissa’s most loyal aide for decades, she treated him well. Both of his homes were villas with yards.
Most of the work he did for Clarissa was secretive.
To prevent any leaks, Mr. Dunn lived alone and didn’t hire any staff. He handled all the cleaning and maintenance himself.
Aside from Clarissa, no one was allowed into his private villa.
Those who helped him lived nearby, ready to assist or protect him.
Even though he was skilled in combat, he still needed protection.
Mr. Dunn’s hunting rifle was hidden in an underground secret room in his villa.
The entrance to the secret room was disguised as a wall and could only be accessed by activating a switch. It looked like a regular wall, so even if someone broke in, they wouldn’t find the rifle.
Besides, no one could break into his house in the first place.
Mr. Dunn returned home, opened the secret room, and moved the rifle to another hidden underground room beneath a rockery in the yard, where it was even more concealed.
After securing the rifle, Mr. Dunn calmly drove to the Farrell Group.
Since he was out when Clarissa called, he took his time getting to the company.
Upon arriving at the Farrell Group, both he and Clarissa were taken away by the police.
The company’s employees watched as the two were escorted out, realizing the police were investigating the hidden guns.
Recalling the recent conflict between Clarissa and the people from Wiltspoon, most of the Farrell Group believed the police’s suspicion was likely true.
Once Clarissa and Mr. Dunn were taken away, the company buzzed with gossip.
“Will we need a new CEO?”
“I heard President Farrell eliminated her sisters to take over the company and her family.”
“If she goes to jail, will Vice President Farrell take over? She hasn’t been here long, but she’s done well recently. I’d prefer her over that Liberty Hunt we know nothing about.”
The Farrell family drama had spread throughout Jensburg.
On the surface, everyone pretended it didn’t concern them, but behind the scenes, they talked about it.
Some employees even placed bets on whether Kathryn or Liberty would take control.
Kathryn was the daughter and chosen successor of the current Matriarch, while Liberty was the heir of the previous Matriarch.
Both were backed by powerful elders, making the competition fierce.
Hadn’t their Farrell Group been trying to steal Liberty’s business?
But Liberty also took some of their business.
“Don’t you all have work to do? Do you still want to keep your jobs?”
Marco and his brothers returned to the company and saw many employees gathered in discussions.
When they heard what everyone was talking about, their faces darkened, and they shouted at the crowd.
In the Farrell Group, Marco and his brothers still held authority.
Their scolding sent everyone scurrying back to their workstations.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3625
Married At First Sight Chapter 3625 – Clarissa and Mr. Dunn returned to the company in the evening.
Most of the employees at Farrell Group were still working overtime.
Many people intentionally worked slowly, hoping to stay late to see if Audrey and Mr. Dunn would return. If they did, it would mean the hidden gun incident was a setup and not true. Alternatively, it could mean the police didn’t find the gun.
Marco and his two brothers were the most anxious. However, they remained powerless until the secretary informed them that Clarissa and Mr. Dunn had returned.
The three brothers exchanged glances and breathed a sigh of relief.
Noel said, “I knew this had to be a setup. I’ve been my mother’s son for decades and never seen a gun, except for the toy guns and water guns she bought me.”
Marco and Sage laughed.
Marco had also never seen Clarissa or Mr. Dunn hide any guns.
The three brothers hurried downstairs to greet Clarissa.
Clarissa walked into the office building with Mr. Dunn, surrounded by bodyguards, as if nothing had happened.
Seeing her sons, she stopped and said, “If nothing’s wrong, go home after work. I haven’t had dinner yet, so I’ll go with Mr. Dunn. I came back so you wouldn’t worry.”
She added, “This was Audrey’s doing. The police turned Mr. Dunn’s house upside down but found nothing.”
Clarissa sneered, “Now it’s Audrey’s turn to be uncomfortable.”
Since the hidden gun wasn’t found, let’s see how Audrey handles this.
Marco said, “Mom, it’s good we’ve sorted this out. You and Mr. Dunn should go to dinner. Leave the company matters to us.”
Clarissa nodded, instructing her sons to handle a few documents for her. Then she left the company with Mr. Dunn, surrounded by bodyguards.
Meanwhile, at the Queen family’s house, Hayden received a call and told Kevin, “Let Brother Zack and the others know the police didn’t find any guns at Dunn’s place.”
Lilian, sitting next to Hayden, said, “Mr. Dakota is out.”
Dakota was Sariyah’s master, a famous thief from decades ago.
Sariyah remarked, “My master went out without telling me.”
She could guess why.
Lilian suggested, “You should go too. It’s late, dark, and the perfect time to visit Dunn’s house. Before you go, ask Young Master Zack’s bodyguard Jim for help. He’s familiar with Jensburg and Dunn’s house layout since he’s visited at night. He can draw you a map so you can figure out where they might hide the guns. They wouldn’t move them out of the Dunn family property.”
“It’s tough to find those hidden guns unless you have inside help. You’ll need Miss Kathryn’s assistance. But Kathryn is Clarissa’s daughter. Even though she’s betrayed her mother before, when it comes to her mother’s life, I’m not sure she’ll turn against her for justice.”
Sariyah said, “Since they’re mother and daughter, we can’t count on her to side with us. Aunt Audrey said we’d find out by tomorrow if Clarissa plans to invite us all to the Farrell family mansion.”
Married At First Sight Chapter 3626
Married At First Sight Chapter 3626 – Sariyah continued, “Aunt Audrey is the eldest daughter of the former Matriarch, and Clarissa’s niece. With Grandpa Jimenez back, I’m sure Clarissa will invite us all under the pretext of welcoming Aunt Audrey and Grandpa Jimenez.”
She added, “Then my master, Mr. Dakota, and I will search the Farrell mansion again. Unless Clarissa swallows the gun, we can’t cut her open to find it. But with our skills, we won’t fail.”
Everyone knew Clarissa’s tactics well.
At around ten o’clock that evening, the doorbell at the Queen family’s house rang. It was the Farrell family’s butler, delivering an invitation from Clarissa. She invited Audrey and the group to a dinner at the Farrell mansion the next night, under the guise of welcoming Audrey and Old Mr. Jimenez.
The dinner party was for the Farrell family members with some status.
Clarissa made it clear it was a family dinner, so the Queen family wasn’t invited. She didn’t want to be their enemy.
Audrey told the butler, “Tell your matriarch we’ll arrive on time tomorrow evening. Make sure there’s plenty of food and wine. Since she’s welcoming me and Uncle Jimenez, everyone should eat and drink well.”
The butler replied respectfully, “Madam, I’ll convey your message to our matriarch.”
Audrey added, “In Jensburg, I prefer people to call me by my name.”
After a brief pause, the butler, still respectful, said, “I’ve delivered the invitation as instructed. If there’s nothing else, I’ll report back.”
Audrey nodded.
The Queen family’s butler escorted the Farrell family’s butler out.
After the Farrell family’s butler left, Audrey glanced at the large stack of invitations. She told everyone, “We have a banquet tomorrow evening. Let’s eat and drink well before we go out. Don’t drink even a drop of water at the Farrell house. Be cautious—Clarissa might poison the food and drinks.”
Lilian yawned. It was time for her to rest.
She had been extremely busy lately, performing several operations daily.
This trip to Jensburg with Audrey was supposed to be a break for Lilian. She just wanted a good night’s sleep, knowing she had to face Grandpa Jimenez tomorrow.
After hearing Audrey’s warning, Lilian said, “With me here, what are you afraid of? Unless that old witch Clarissa uses instant-kill poison, she won’t dare poison the food with her own family present.”
Audrey, knowing Lilian’s skills, smiled. “Dr. Carden, you’re right. But you should eat something before we go. You never know how long the argument will last. You need to eat well to have the energy to fight.”
Lilian agreed.
Zachary then said, “Aunt, I think Clarissa is more likely to set fire to the house, trapping us inside to die with her. Dunn probably prepared plenty of gasoline.”
Liberty added, “Mr. Dakota said he’d replace the gasoline with water.”
Everyone smiled.
They knew Clarissa was planning something and were already thinking of ways to counter it. But they hadn’t anticipated what Dakota and his apprentice were up to.
Both Zachary and Clive were relieved they had never crossed paths with these old masters.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3627
Married At First Sight Chapter 3627 – “It’s late, let’s all get some sleep,” Audrey suggested to everyone.
Although everyone was usually a night owl and wasn’t feeling particularly tired, they all took Audrey’s advice. Those staying at the Queen family’s home returned to their guest rooms, while the others headed back to their usual hotels.
Zachary, who was staying at Fortress Hotel, returned to his room and had just sat down on the sofa when his phone rang.
He guessed it was his beloved wife calling.
Sure enough, the caller ID confirmed it was a video call from Serenity.
His serious, handsome face immediately softened as he answered the video call.
The first thing he saw was Sonny’s little face.
“Uncle!”
Sonny beamed with happiness when he saw Zachary. He smiled and called out to him, then turned and said, “Aunt, it’s Uncle.”
Serenity leaned in closer to the camera so Zachary could see her. “Are you back at the hotel?” she asked.
Zachary nodded. “I just got back from the meeting and had barely sat down when I got your call. Sonny, it’s late—why aren’t you asleep yet?”
Sonny replied, “I don’t have to go to kindergarten tomorrow. I’m on winter vacation!”
During his vacation, both his mother and aunt allowed him to stay up a little later.
Seeing Zachary’s tired face, Serenity said with concern, “You’re working so hard, don’t wear yourself out. Sonny will feel bad if you’re too exhausted.”
Sonny echoed, “Yes, I will feel bad for my uncle.”
Zachary smiled. “Sonny, thank you for caring about me. Seren, don’t you feel bad for me too?”
Serenity replied, somewhat evasively, “When you come back, I’ll cook you something delicious.”
In reality, she felt more concern for him than anyone.
And of course, he felt the same for her.
Their love was mutual, deep, and enduring.
“Just wait for me to pick you up, and then you can make me something delicious. Is our baby being well-behaved?”
Though the couple hadn’t been apart for long, it felt to Zachary like it had been years.
Even though they had been married for a while, being away from Serenity made him feel a deep longing, almost unbearable.
“Well, if you don’t come to pick Sonny and me up, we’ll spend New Year’s at FC Manor. Sonny’s so happy here; he plays with Titus every day and almost forgets where he’s from.
Our baby is growing day by day, and the movements are getting stronger. We’ll see how obedient they are once they’re born. But based on these movements, I think our baby might be quite mischievous.”
“It’s fine. Weren’t we all a bit naughty when we were young? They say mischievous kids are smarter. Our child will be very smart,” Zachary said lovingly. Whether their child was naughty or not, he would cherish them deeply. After all, this child was the product of his love with Serenity.
“Uncle, you don’t love me anymore,” Sonny pouted. “You hardly talked to me and asked more about the baby in Aunt Seren’s belly.”
Sonny pouted, looking jealous. Right now, he was everyone’s favorite, but he worried that when his little brother was born, and Aunt Jasmine’s baby too, they might take away some of the love and attention.
Still, Sonny was curious about meeting these little brothers.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3628
Married At First Sight Chapter 3628 – Sonny adored little babies—they were small and cute, just like the little brother at his aunt’s house. Every time he visited Seren’s home, Sonny would ask if they could take the little brother home so he could look after him. He had plenty of toys to share.
Zachary chuckled, “Of course, I still love you, Sonny. I asked about the baby because I’m concerned about your aunt and don’t want her to suffer. Don’t you care about your aunt too?”
Sonny nodded earnestly. “I care about my aunt the most.”
Zachary continued, “So, when I ask about the baby, it’s because I care about your aunt, just like you do. It’s not about playing favorites. Do you understand, Sonny?”
Sonny blinked, looked at Serenity, thought for a moment, then nodded confidently. “I understand, Uncle.”
Zachary praised him, “You’re so smart, Sonny. Your aunt loves you very much.”
Sonny beamed with pride, smiling widely at the praise.
Serenity laughed too, finding it amusing how Zachary could so easily wrap Sonny around his finger.
“Did you have fun today, Sonny?” Zachary asked.
“Yes, but sometimes Titus and I argue, and he cries when he loses.”
Sonny’s voice dropped as he admitted this.
Zachary suspected Sonny probably lost more often than he won.
Sure enough, Serenity playfully ratted him out. “Out of ten arguments, you might win two or three, but sometimes you end up crying too.”
“I’m still young! But when I grow up and become a man, I won’t cry anymore. Men don’t shed tears easily,” Sonny declared with a serious expression, puffing out his chest.
“Titus cries too,” he added, as if it was okay as long as he wasn’t the only one.
Serenity burst out laughing. “They have a blast playing together, but they also argue a lot. Both the winner and the loser end up in tears, but they’re back to playing together within minutes.”
Children are like that.
No matter how much fun they’re having, there will be arguments and fights, but they quickly make up.
When Sonny and Titus bickered, Jane and Serenity usually let them work it out on their own.
Zachary smiled. “That’s how brotherhood develops.”
Noticing the dark circles under Serenity’s eyes, Zachary said, concerned, “You look tired. You should rest more.”
Serenity replied, “I miss you so much that I can’t sleep.”
Zachary’s eyes softened with love. “I miss you too. Once I finish my work, I’ll fly to FC Manor to pick you both up for the New Year.”
“Uncle, please finish your work quickly and come pick us up,” Sonny urged.
Zachary teased, “Aren’t you having so much fun that you don’t want to leave? I thought you wouldn’t want to go home.”
Sonny responded, “I miss my mom. She said she’d be home before the New Year. I haven’t seen her in a long time. I miss her.”
Liberty: …If I don’t go home soon, my son might just forget me.
“This New Year, you might have a new dad. Sonny, do you really like your Uncle Duncan being your father?” Zachary asked gently.
Liberty planned to marry Duncan just before the New Year.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3629
Married At First Sight Chapter 3629 – Sonny replied quickly, “Of course, I really like him. I like Uncle Duncan a lot. Having another father is great! Most people only have one dad, but I get two. How cool is that?”
At first, when Duncan gently asked Sonny if he wanted a new dad, Sonny said he already had one and didn’t need another. But as Sonny got a bit older, he started to bond with Duncan. Now, he’s okay with the idea of having another dad.
In fact, Sonny feels closer to Duncan, who’s about to become his stepfather, than to his biological father. This change happened mainly because the Brown family often caused trouble, almost ruining Sonny’s feelings for them.
Sonny is still young, so if the Brown family treated him well and didn’t try to use him for their own gain, they could still build a strong relationship. But once Sonny grows up, it will be harder to form that bond. By then, he’ll have his own opinions, and it won’t be easy to win him over. The Brown family is short-sighted in this way.
They think Sonny is still easy to sway, but for example, when Sonny went on a long trip, he didn’t even think to call Hank, his biological father.
Hank, who drives for a ride-hailing service, works almost all day and has little time to call Sonny, causing their bond to weaken.
Mr. and Mrs. Brown rarely called Sonny either, mainly because Sonny didn’t have much to say to his grandparents.
Grandpa Brown was okay, usually reminding Sonny to eat well and drink enough water. But Grandma Brown often brought up Lucas, asking Sonny to share his toys with him, saying Sonny had so many that giving a few to Lucas wouldn’t hurt.
Sonny might not know all the words to express his thoughts, but he understands enough to realize that Grandma Brown always favors Lucas.
Sonny figures he should be the one to decide if he wants to share his toys, not his grandma. And when it comes to money, it’s his money, given by Liberty, Aunt Seren, and Uncle Zack. Liberty told him it’s being saved for his college education and to start a business after he graduates.
Liberty never said Sonny’s money would be spent on others, so why should Lucas use it?
Because of this, Sonny doesn’t like talking to Grandma Brown. Whenever she calls, Sonny usually hands the phone over to Serenity after a few words.
Grandma Brown is intimidated by Serenity and often hangs up once the phone is passed to her.
Serenity gently patted Sonny’s head.
Zachary also felt relieved. Even though he could see that Sonny had accepted Duncan, he still had some worries.
Thankfully, Sonny remained open and genuinely accepted Duncan as his stepfather.
Duncan treats him better than his own father.
“That’s right, Sonny. It’s wonderful to have two dads who love you. Most of us only have one.”
Zachary praised Sonny a few more times before saying, “Sonny, it’s getting late. You should head to bed now. It’s cold, so make sure to stay warm under the covers.”
Sonny replied, “I still want to video chat with my mom. I wonder if she’s free.”
He knew Liberty was very busy these days and could only video chat with him late at night.
Married At First Sight Chapter 3630
Married At First Sight Chapter 3630 – Sonny said, “I need to video chat with my mom before I can fall asleep.”
Serenity gently suggested, “It’s late, your mom might be too busy to chat right now. How about you go to bed, and I’ll wake you up early tomorrow to video chat with her during breakfast? She’s been busy all day and could use some rest tonight.”
After thinking it over, Sonny reluctantly agreed, “Okay, I’ll go to bed and chat with her tomorrow morning. Aunt, please wake me up early.”
Serenity promised, “I’ll wake you up at 7:30. Your mom usually has breakfast around that time.”
Sonny waved goodnight to Zachary before heading back to his room, where he and Titus slept.
Titus was busy copying the names, effects, and contraindications of various medicines.
When Sonny returned, Titus looked up and asked, “Did you see your mom?”
Sonny, glancing at the unfamiliar words Titus was copying, replied, “My mom’s still busy and didn’t have time to video chat. My aunt told me to come back and rest. I’ll video chat with her tomorrow morning during breakfast.”
Sonny then asked, “Titus, do you know all these words?”
“No,” Titus admitted, “but that doesn’t stop me from copying them. My master’s father saw how much fun I was having during the day, so he made me copy two pages every night. My hands get so tired from all the writing. Each page is so long, and I have to do two of them.”
Titus grumbled about his master’s father, “Sonny, I think my master’s dad is jealous because I have friends.”
Despite being smart and mature for his age, Titus was still just a three or four-year-old who didn’t enjoy copying or doing homework. But he had no choice.
If he didn’t do as his master’s father instructed, he’d be forced to use a brush instead, which was even slower and more exhausting.
He had just started learning calligraphy.
Though he didn’t enjoy it, his masters loved writing with brushes.
He wanted to learn computers, like his master, using them to do everything quickly and efficiently. Unlike calligraphy, which he found difficult to read with its uneven strokes, computers produced clean, neat work.
Still, Titus’s master praised his calligraphy.
Sonny agreed, “That must be it. Your master spends all day taking care of your little brother, Fabian, who cries a lot. The master must be annoyed by all the crying, so he wants you to copy books. I’m glad I don’t have such a strict master.”
Sonny patted his chest, relieved he wasn’t subjected to such strict discipline.
“Well, you keep copying. I’m going to sleep. I’ll get up early tomorrow to video chat with my mom.”
With that, Sonny climbed into bed, kicked off his shoes, pulled up the covers, and quickly fell asleep.
Titus felt a pang of envy.
He still had a lot of copying to do before he could rest.
Since he didn’t recognize many of the words, the master made him copy them. Each medicine came with a picture, so after seeing it, Titus would have an impression of what it was. Then he would ask the master about any medicines he didn’t recognize.
But Titus couldn’t just copy by himself. He loved playing with Sonny, who was his best friend. Good friends share both the fun times and the tough ones, right?
The master often said this, as did the other masters.
So if the master made Titus copy the book, Sonny should also copy two pages of medicine names every day.
That’s what good friends do—they share the fun and the copying together.
Sonny, who fell asleep easily, had no idea that his good friend was planning to drag him into the work too.