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Sonny asked, “Mom, can we go to my aunt’s house to see my little brother?”
Liberty said, “Didn’t we just see him this morning?”
Sonny said, “I want to see him. my little brother is so cute now.”
Liberty said, “Okay, then let’s go to your aunt’s house. If you like, you can stay overnight at your aunt’s house. However, you have to go to kindergarten tomorrow. It takes a long time to get back to the city from the villa. You need to get up very early to avoid being late. It’s better not to stay there overnight. Come back early.”
Sonny pouted and said, “I really want summer vacation to start soon.”
Liberty rubbed his head, “It’s still early. Summer vacation will come soon after Children’s Day on June 1st.”
Sonny asked, “Mom, we will perform on Children’s Day on June 1st. Will you come to see my performance?”
Liberty agreed without thinking: “On the day of your performance, Mom will definitely come back to see your performance.”
No matter how busy Liberty is at work, she will participate in everything related to her child so as not to disappoint her child.
Sonny was satisfied.
The family of three went to Wildridge Manor to see Serenity and her son again.
Seeing her sister coming, Serenity said, “Sister, I thought you went to Jensburg.”
Liberty told Serenity that after she was discharged from the hospital and went home to recuperate after the baby was born, she would go back to Jensburg to work, and then she would come back when she was one month old.
“I was going to go today, but I changed it to tomorrow.”
Liberty would leave after Sonny went to kindergarten, so that the child would not be too sad.
Sonny went to see his little brother, who was sleeping.
He took advantage of the adults not paying attention and reached out to poke his little brother’s face lightly. The force was very light, because he was afraid that if the force was too strong, the little brother would feel pain.
That’s it, the little guy was still sleeping.
Liberty and Serenity talked about Sonny’s question about which park his sister was swinging on, which made Serenity laugh.
Sonny teased his little brother for a while, but found it boring to see that he was always sleeping. He wanted to find his friends at the foot of the villa to play, so he said goodbye to his mother and aunt and ran away.
The family of three stayed in Wildridge Manor until dark, and returned to the city after dinner.
There was no more talk that night.
The next morning, Liberty personally sent Sonny to kindergarten, and then she went to the airport and flew to Jensburg.
Duncan stayed in Wiltspoon for the time being. When he came back, he had to deal with things in his company.
He planned to fly to Jensburg again in two days.
After Serenity was discharged from the hospital, the young masters of the York family also left one after another. They all had their own jobs and their own life goals, especially those like Evan who had not yet caught up with his wife.
When Evan arrived in Huyoniville, it was already past four o’clock in the afternoon. He did not go back to his own home, but went directly to the Du Group and waited for Abby to get off work at the door of the company.
He also bought Abby a bouquet of flowers and a set of jewelry.
In the past, Abby was only willing to accept the bouquets, jewelry and other expensive gifts he sent, and Abby refused to accept them.
Abby soon knew that Evan was here.
She left work early for the first time.
Evan thought he would have to wait until about six o’clock to see her. When he saw her walking out, Evan was a little dazed, thinking that he was dazzled.
Thinking that she would be home for a few days, although he would call and send her messages, she rarely responded. Now that she knew he was waiting for her at the company gate, could she not wait to come out to see him?
Maybe, she missed him.
Thinking that Abby missed him, Evan was in a good mood, and the fatigue of catching the plane was swept away. With a smile on his face, he went forward with a bouquet of flowers.
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“Abby,” Evan said softly.
She stepped out of the company and stopped in front of him.
Evan looked at her, his eyes full of tenderness and longing. He wanted to pull her into a hug—but he held back.
She hadn’t agreed to be his girlfriend yet. She hadn’t even admitted that she was Fox.
But Evan already had his answer. His grandmother had confirmed it. He no longer needed Abby to say it out loud—he knew in his heart she was Fox, the woman he’d fallen for. His grandmother wouldn’t lie to him, and the clues from his brother and sister-in-law had been painfully obvious. He’d just been too slow to put it all together.
His grandmother was a force to be reckoned with. If she had her eye on Abby, there was no way she didn’t know how many identities Abby had.
So, Evan chose to trust her.
Like his brothers said, their grandmother might act like a mischievous old lady and enjoy bossing them around, but when it came to their love lives, she never played around.
Before she set any of them up with someone, she always did her homework—sometimes even meeting the woman herself to make sure she had solid character. Only then would she give the green light.
That’s exactly what happened with Serenity. Everyone thought Serenity had saved their grandmother by chance, but in reality, it was all planned.
Grandma had pretended to fall in front of Serenity, knowing full well what she was doing.
These days, people are scared to help an elderly person who falls. No one wants to be falsely accused and end up paying for something they didn’t do—especially people without deep pockets.
Serenity had the same concern. She asked bystanders to record everything and noticed a surveillance camera nearby before stepping in to help and taking Grandma to the hospital.
She was cautious—rightfully so. If anything had gone wrong, she could’ve been dragged into a financial mess her family couldn’t afford.
But Grandma had no intention of trapping anyone. She just wanted to get close to Serenity. She liked her from the start.
And sure enough, just a few months later, Serenity and Zachary tied the knot in a whirlwind romance. To this day, Serenity still didn’t know that Grandma had staged the whole thing just to meet her.
Grandma had repaid her “rescuer” with love and happiness.
“Abby, these flowers are for you,” Evan said, holding out the bouquet. “And this jewelry set—I thought it would look great on you. Just a little something from me.”
He offered the jewelry box as well.
Abby looked at him for a long moment before finally accepting the bouquet. Then she glanced at the box, took the red gift bag, and said, “I already have plenty of jewelry. You really don’t need to buy more.”
“What you already have is yours. What I give you is from me,” Evan said with a grin. Seeing her accept the jewelry made him feel like he was finally making progress.
He was convinced that even the few days they’d been apart had changed something. Abby seemed warmer now, more open. Maybe during that time, she’d realized she missed him—realized that she’d loved him all along.
Actually, Evan knew she’d fallen for him last year. But he’d been clueless then, even hurt her—enough to make her walk away.
Now, he was chasing her again—hoping she’d fall for him all over again and give him a second chance.
“Why are you smiling like that?” Abby teased. “Did you stumble across a gold mine while you were home?”
Evan chuckled. “I’m just happy to see you smile. I missed you so much, Abby. Even a day without you feels like three years.”
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Abby narrowed her eyes at him. “I haven’t seen you in a few days, and you’re still the same—so slick I can’t tell what’s real and what’s not. Honestly, Evan, I don’t know what to believe. I prefer mature, grounded men, not guys who say whatever sounds good.”
Evan immediately straightened up, replying seriously, “Abby, I am mature and grounded. I’m not slick—I mean everything I say.”
Wasn’t he mature enough?
In his mind, he definitely was. As his mom often teased him, he was already thirty—not exactly a kid anymore.
In a few more years, people would start calling him middle-aged.
“Relax, I’m just teasing you,” Abby said with a laugh, noticing how nervous he suddenly looked. “When did you get here?”
She smiled again when she saw how flustered he was.
It meant he cared—deeply. Just one sentence could throw him off. That alone showed her how much she meant to him.
She wasn’t showing up in front of him as Fox anymore—she wanted him to fall in love with the real her. Not a disguise, not a persona—just Abby.
Evan replied, “I just got here. As soon as I landed, I hopped in a cab and came straight here. Didn’t even stop by my place.”
Abby studied him for a moment. “You don’t look tired.”
Evan: “…”
She raised an eyebrow. “So you flew all the way here, rushed straight over, and waited outside my office just to give me flowers and jewelry? Nothing else?”
Like maybe… ask her to dinner or a movie?
Evan picked up on it immediately and said, “I was planning to invite you to dinner, but I wasn’t sure if you were off work yet. I know you’re busy, so I didn’t want to interrupt. That’s why I waited here. Abby, are you off now? If you are, let’s go to the hotel restaurant. By the time we order, it’ll be perfect timing for dinner.”
A little early dinner wouldn’t hurt.
Abby smiled. “Wait here—I’m just going to get my car.”
She turned around, still holding the bouquet and red gift bag, and walked back toward the office.
Evan stood there for a second, stunned—then a grin spread across his face. “Okay! I’ll wait right here!”
Abby hadn’t turned him down.
In the past, if he invited her out ten times, she might agree twice—three times if he was lucky.
Most of the time, she said she was busy, had dinner plans with clients, or was tied up with work.
He had even followed her once to Huyoniville Hotel, only to see her actually entertaining clients.
Being in business himself, Evan understood. He knew how demanding the job could be. But understanding her didn’t mean he didn’t feel for her.
He’d made a silent promise: once she was his, he’d protect her, care for her, and make sure she never had to work so hard again.
She had plenty of cousins—there was no reason she had to shoulder so much herself. She wasn’t even the heir to the Du family.
As Abby returned to the building, Evan continued waiting outside.
Just a couple of minutes later, a black Mercedes pulled up next to him.
He instinctively looked over as the window rolled down—and saw Spencer inside, giving him a half-smile.
“Let me guess,” Spencer said. “Abby wouldn’t let you in again, huh, Fourth Young Master York? Want a ride? I’ve got full access to the Du Group.”
Spencer was Abby’s mom’s godson—and practically her brother.
His company had partnered with the Du Group on a major project, and he was the lead on their side. That meant he came by often, so his presence at the Du Group was routine.
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It had to be said—Evan was definitely jealous of Spencer’s ability to come and go freely at the Du Group.
Meanwhile, he still needed permission just to step inside.
Even ordinary visitors had more access than he did. At least they could get to the front desk before being stopped—he was blocked right at the gate.
But today, Evan wasn’t feeling particularly jealous—especially not after Spencer opened his mouth.
He politely declined Spencer’s offer and said, “Mr. Chouinard, go ahead. I’ll wait here for Abby. She just went in to grab her car. We’re heading to Huyoniville Hotel for dinner soon.”
Spencer raised an eyebrow. “Oh, so Abby’s free to have dinner with you now? You do realize it’s not even the end of the workday, right? I actually came to see her about something urgent. I’m afraid she won’t be able to leave with you just yet.”
Evan immediately regretted mentioning the dinner plan so casually. He wanted to slap himself—why did he have to say that out loud?
He quickly said, “Mr. Chouinard, you can talk to Sister Adalee instead. She should be able to help.”
Adalee, Abby’s cousin, was someone Evan also respectfully called “sister.”
Spencer smirked. “Yeah, but Abby’s the one who’s been handling this project from the start. President Adalee Du isn’t too familiar with the details. I’ll speak with Abby first. Once we’re done with work, the three of us can go to dinner together. My treat.”
That last part—he threw it in deliberately.
Truth was, Spencer did have business at the Du Group, but it didn’t have to be with Abby specifically.
He just couldn’t stand the idea of Evan winning Abby over so easily.
His own love life was far from smooth, and the thought of Evan succeeding so fast made something twist in his chest. Call it jealousy—because that’s exactly what it was.
The York family was simply too perfect. Even Spencer, for all his pride, had to admit he sometimes envied—and even resented—their blessings.
The Yorks had wealthy and powerful in-laws in every direction. If they ever hit a rough patch, any one of those families could step in to help.
That was a luxury Spencer didn’t have—not in his relationship with Victoria, anyway.
Things with Victoria were complicated.
Once he finally figured out his true feelings for her, he’d told her clearly—through calls and WhatsApp—that he wanted her as his girlfriend, not a sister.
But Victoria said they no longer matched.
Even though her family’s situation had improved, the issues weren’t completely behind them.
Their recovery had largely been thanks to overseas branches of the Du Group, which offered a helping hand.
Victoria was deeply grateful to Abby’s mom—her godmother—and to Mrs. Chouinard, Spencer’s own mother, who also happened to be Victoria’s godmother. But when Victoria’s family business had crashed into financial trouble, Mrs. Chouinard had coldly distanced herself and refused to help.
Spencer had supported Victoria behind the scenes anyway—but his parents scolded him fiercely for it.
Mrs. Chouinard even pulled Victoria aside several times to “remind” her that she was no longer worthy of Spencer and should stay away.
She said Spencer had returned to Huyoniville to focus on his career, and the woman he would eventually marry would be a rich, local girl.
She all but came out and said Spencer would end up with Abby.
But Abby didn’t love Spencer—she’d never seen him as more than a brother.
And the Du family, while polite on the surface, clearly leaned toward Evan.
Compared to the Chouinard family, the Yorks were a much better fit.
Their family culture, their values—the Yorks were just in another league.
Only a fool wouldn’t choose them.
And more importantly, Abby loved Evan.
Still, Spencer couldn’t help the pangs of jealousy as he watched Evan succeed. He told himself he saw Abby as a sister, but seeing Evan win her over so quickly was still hard to stomach.
He wasn’t alone in that.
Plenty of people probably envied and even hated Evan—for exactly the same reasons.
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“I can’t understand what Liberty is thinking. She left Sonny behind in Wiltspoon when she should’ve taken him with her after fighting so hard for custody.”
Mrs. Brown muttered under her breath, clearly frustrated. Deep down, she wanted Hank to take legal action and regain custody of Sonny. However, she knew doing so might not be in Sonny’s best interest, and besides, Hank had no intention of listening to her.
“Liberty went to Jensburg, and there might be challenges we don’t know about. If she could, she would’ve taken Sonny with her. She cares deeply about his education and has done a great job raising him,” Mr. Brown said with a more measured tone. Although he wasn’t particularly fond of Duncan, he couldn’t deny that the man loved Sonny.
Sonny was naturally attached to Serenity, having spent much of his upbringing with her. And since Serenity was close to Duncan, it made sense that Sonny was fond of him too. Mr. Brown decided not to voice this observation—it would only trigger an argument with his wife, who seemed determined to resent Duncan.
“Look, Sonny’s coming out,” Mr. Brown said, nudging his wife.
The couple’s faces lit up with smiles as they hurried forward.
“Sonny!””Sonny!”
Mrs. Brown bent down, arms outstretched, eager to embrace him.
But Sonny stepped away, politely calling out, “Grandpa, Grandma,” before running toward Duncan.
“Uncle Duncan!” Sonny exclaimed cheerfully, his bright voice freezing the smiles on Mr. and Mrs. Brown’s faces.
Without hesitation, Sonny wrapped his arms around Duncan, leaving his biological grandparents standing awkwardly in the background.
Duncan scooped Sonny up and said warmly, “Say goodbye to your teacher first, Sonny.”
After doing so, Sonny returned and beamed at Duncan.
“Did you behave at kindergarten today? Any homework tonight? Did you miss me?” Duncan asked gently.
“I behaved super well! No homework today—I memorized everything! I can recite it all without looking at the book. And yes, I missed you, my mom, Aunt Seren, and Uncle Zack. I miss everyone!” Sonny said with a sweet smile that could charm anyone.
Duncan chuckled, clearly delighted. Lowering his head, he kissed Sonny’s chubby cheek. Sonny giggled and touched his cheek, then teasingly said, “Uncle Duncan, you need to shave! Your beard is scratchy!”
Duncan laughed. “Got it, Sonny. From now on, I’ll shave every day just for you.”
Mrs. Brown stepped forward again, attempting to hug Sonny.
“Sonny, Sonny—”
But Duncan’s sharp gaze stopped her in her tracks. She withdrew her hand awkwardly and forced a smile. “Mr. Lewis, may we speak to Sonny for a moment?”
Duncan replied coolly, “That’s up to Sonny. If he’s okay with it, I won’t stop you.”
Noticing the bag of food Mr. Brown was holding, Duncan frowned slightly. “Uncle, Auntie, Sonny had a fever yesterday. The doctor said it was due to a sore throat. The fried chicken and chips you gave him the other day caused inflammation. And now you’ve brought him KFC again? If he eats this, he might get sick again. Please be more mindful of what you give him in the future.”
Mrs. Brown’s face stiffened as she hurriedly touched Sonny’s forehead. “A fever? Sonny, are you okay now? Do you feel uncomfortable? You shouldn’t go to school if you’re unwell. Take a day or two off to rest. Honestly, he barely ate any fried chicken that day—how could just a little bit make him sick?”
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After checking Sonny’s temperature and finding it normal, Mrs. Brown shot Duncan a suspicious look. “Are you sure it wasn’t because you’ve been feeding him poorly at home? Maybe the heat built up over time, and it’s just convenient to blame us. We gave him his favorite fried chicken—how is that wrong?”
She crossed her arms, her tone turning accusatory. “I know you don’t like us seeing Sonny and want to keep him away from us. But we’re his biological grandparents, connected by blood. Blood ties can’t be replaced by someone like you.”
Fixing Duncan with a sharp glare, she continued, “Sonny is my grandson. I have every right to see him and bring him food. You’re just a stepfather, and you have no authority over this. Remember, Sonny’s last name is Brown. His father is Hank Brown—not you!”
Duncan listened calmly, letting her vent. When she finally paused, he said evenly, “Auntie, you’re right—Sonny’s last name is still Brown, and I have no intention of changing that. I’ve also never tried to stop you from seeing him. You’re his grandparents, and that’s a fact no one can erase.
All I ask is that you avoid feeding him junk food. It’s not good for his health. At home, we ensure his meals are balanced and nutritious. That’s why he doesn’t experience ‘heat accumulation’ as you suggested.”
Mrs. Brown glared at him. “So now you’re saying it’s wrong for us to let Sonny eat what he enjoys? You’re the one taking care of him, yet he still got sick. How dare you blame us for his fever? Admit it—you’re just looking for excuses to keep Sonny away from us.”
Turning to Sonny, she softened her tone. “Sonny, don’t listen to Mr. Lewis. He’s not your real dad. He’s only acting nice to impress your mom. When she’s not around, who knows how he treats you? Stepdads rarely have good intentions.”
Before Duncan could respond, Sonny’s small voice interrupted.
“Grandma, Uncle Duncan is a good man. Don’t say bad things about him!” Sonny said firmly, his little face serious. “Aunt Seren takes care of me most of the time—are you saying she doesn’t love me either?”
Mrs. Brown was momentarily taken aback but quickly shifted tactics. “Sonny, you’re too young to understand. Adults aren’t always who they seem. Do you want some fried chicken? Look, Grandpa and I brought your favorite—it’s still hot. Eat it before it gets cold.”
She reached out again, trying to pull Sonny from Duncan’s arms, but Sonny held on tightly.
Mrs. Brown’s frustration grew. If things continued this way, she feared Sonny would drift further away from them, even if his last name never changed. The thought of losing the only grandchild she would ever have filled her with both anxiety and resentment.
In her mind, the blame lay squarely with Liberty and Duncan. Liberty shouldn’t have left Sonny behind, and Duncan—well, how could any stepfather’s love be genuine?
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I don’t want it. I want to stay with Uncle Duncan.”
Sonny shook his head firmly, stepping away from his grandmother’s outstretched arms.
Turning to her, he said in his small, earnest voice, “Aunt Lilian took care of me when I was sick. She said my throat was inflamed because I ate fried chicken, and that’s why I got a fever. She told me not to eat fried chicken anymore. But she also promised that once I feel better, she’ll fry some for me at home. She said homemade is safer than buying it outside, but I can only have a little bit.”
The boy’s tone became even more serious. “Grandma, I don’t want to eat fried chicken from outside anymore. And you and Grandpa better not blame Uncle Duncan. He’s really good to me. If you scold him, I won’t like you anymore.”
Sonny’s words were cutting. The bond between him and his grandparents was fragile, at best.
For as long as he could remember, his grandparents had favored his cousin, Lucas. They would take away his toys and snacks, giving them to Lucas instead. That favoritism had left a lasting impression on Sonny.
Although they had started treating him better recently, the damage was already done. He saw them only occasionally, and the emotional connection simply wasn’t there. Now that Sonny was older and attending kindergarten, he understood more about the people around him. He knew who genuinely cared for him and who didn’t.
His grandmother, in particular, always felt insincere to him.
“Sonny, how can you talk to your grandmother like that?” Mrs. Brown said, her voice trembling with sadness. “Grandma cares about you. Whatever you want, I’ll buy it for you!”
But her sadness quickly turned to anger as she lashed out at Duncan. “It’s you! You’ve been poisoning my grandson’s mind! Mr. Lewis, no matter what you say or do, Sonny is still a part of the Brown family. You’re so cruel—mark my words, you’ll never stand up again for the rest of your life!”
Duncan’s expression turned icy. He gestured to the bodyguards nearby. “Get this old woman out of here. I don’t want to hear another word from her.”
“You wouldn’t dare!” Mrs. Brown spat, her voice rising in outrage.
Her husband, Mr. Brown, chimed in, his tone laced with arrogance. “If you lay a finger on us, all we have to do is lie on the ground and cry foul. You’ll lose everything.”
Duncan paused and waved off his bodyguards. They stood down, but his glare didn’t soften.
Just as Mrs. Brown began to smirk triumphantly, Duncan’s voice cut through the room like a blade. “I won’t touch you. But do you think I wouldn’t dare touch your children and grandchildren?”
His words wiped the smugness from her face.
“Let me remind you,” he continued, his tone dangerously low, “I wasn’t always this civilized. When I was younger, I wasn’t above doing whatever it took to get my way.”
Mrs. Brown paled. Duncan Lewis wasn’t just any man—he was the fourth young master of the powerful Lewis family. His wealth, influence, and connections made him untouchable. If he wanted to make life difficult for her children, it would be effortless.
Her daughter’s business, which was doing decently well, could be destroyed overnight if Duncan chose to act. Without that income, how would her family survive?
And Hank—he was already struggling. Once a man with a stable job, Hank had been ruined by the same powerful people his mother was now provoking. These days, he barely made ends meet as a ride-share driver. If Duncan took that opportunity away, Hank would have nothing left.
Sensing the danger, Mr. Brown tugged on his wife’s sleeve. “Let’s go home,” he said, lowering his voice. “Sonny is still young. He doesn’t understand now, but he will when he’s older. No one can change the fact that he’s our grandson. The Brown blood runs through his veins. That’s not something anyone can take away.”
Mrs. Brown hesitated, but the fear of losing what little her family had left forced her to retreat.
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Mrs. Brown sighed dramatically. “Sonny, we’re leaving now. But remember, if you ever want something to eat, just call us. We’ll buy it and bring it over. And don’t forget to visit us on the weekends, okay?”
Sonny stayed silent, refusing to respond.
Annoyed, Mrs. Brown shot Duncan a venomous glare. “You think you can just push people around because you’ve got power? Let’s see how long that lasts. Bah!” She spat on the ground before her husband dragged her away, muttering under his breath.
Duncan stood motionless, his face an unreadable mask of cold anger as he watched them disappear.
“Uncle Duncan, don’t be upset,” Sonny said softly, tugging on Duncan’s hand to get his attention. His childish voice carried a surprising note of wisdom. “That’s just how my grandma is. I remember when Lucas wanted to take my toys, and I cried because I didn’t want to give them to him. My mom stopped him, but grandma wouldn’t let it go. She yelled at my mom for the longest time. I still remember it.”
The little boy’s words struck a chord with Duncan. Even at just two years old, Sonny had endured the unfairness and favoritism of his grandparents.
Now, standing there at only four years old, Sonny reached up to touch Duncan’s face gently. “Aunt Seren told me that getting angry makes you get old faster. Uncle Duncan, I don’t want you to get old. You should always stay the way you are now.”
Then, with a bright smile, he added, “So don’t be mad, okay? I promise I’ll never eat the fried chicken grandma buys for me again.”
Duncan couldn’t help but laugh, though it was tinged with sadness. Being comforted by a child so young was both heartwarming and heartbreaking. He felt a pang of guilt for Liberty and Sonny—both of whom had suffered under the Brown family’s cruelty.
And then there was Hank, still bitter and jealous of him. Did the man even realize how ridiculous he looked?
Hank had spent years prioritizing his parents and sister’s family, using his earnings to support them while neglecting his own wife and son. Yet now, he had the audacity to act like a loving father. The only saving grace in Sonny’s life was Liberty’s kindness and grace. Even after the divorce, she had never badmouthed Hank in front of Sonny.
Because of that, Sonny still had some feelings for his biological father—a natural connection rooted in blood.
Duncan tightened his arms around Sonny, his voice firm and full of promise. “Sonny, I’ll always be here for you. No one will ever bully you or your mom again as long as I’m around. I’ve got your back.”
Sonny nodded eagerly. “Uncle Duncan, you’ll protect my mom, right? And Aunt Seren too!”
Duncan leaned down, meeting Sonny’s gaze. “Of course, I’ll protect your mom. But your Aunt Seren can take care of herself—you don’t have to worry about her.”
“Okay, Uncle Duncan,” Sonny said with a satisfied smile. Then, tilting his head, he added, “Can you take me home for dinner?”
Duncan smiled back. “Already handled. I called your Aunt Seren on the way here. She said after dinner, you can decide whether to stay at home overnight or go back to your aunt’s house. Whatever you want, I’ll make it happen.”
Sonny beamed at him, but then his face turned thoughtful. “Uncle Duncan, we could live together, right? You could take care of me like a dad. But…”
Duncan’s heart swelled at the thought, but Sonny’s hesitation gave him pause. “But what, Sonny?”
Sonny hesitated before blurting out, “Your house is… well, it’s kind of cold and lonely. My aunt’s house is so much livelier. Other aunts always come over to visit, and they’re so pretty and nice to me. I like them.”
Duncan froze, momentarily speechless.
By “aunts,” Sonny meant Serenity’s friends, like Jasmine and the others. Duncan let out a resigned sigh.
“Well,” Duncan muttered to himself, shaking his head with a wry smile, “I guess Serenity’s house wins in that department.”
Sonny giggled, blissfully unaware of Duncan’s inner conflict.
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Duncan called Serenity to let her know he was taking Sonny to the Lewis house for dinner and would bring him home later. Serenity had no objections—Duncan’s help gave her a rare moment to enjoy some personal time with her best friend, Jasmine.
With Jasmine eight months pregnant, shopping trips had taken on a new meaning. The duo wandered through baby stores, where Jasmine stocked up on essentials for her soon-to-arrive little one. The sight of baby clothes and supplies was infectious; Serenity couldn’t resist buying a slew of things for her baby and Sonny as well.
As evening fell, Zachary and Josh arrived to pick up their wives. Unbeknownst to each other, both men had declined their social obligations for the evening, leaving Callum and the rest of the senior management to handle the events. Once the busiest of the bunch, Zachary and Josh had become remarkably skilled at shirking responsibilities in favor of spending time with their families.
When Zachary stepped out of the car, he was greeted by the sight of Serenity and her bodyguards loaded down with shopping bags. The pile of purchases at her feet was almost comical.
“Why did you buy so much? And where’s Sonny?” Zachary asked, making his way over to her.
“I got carried away,” Serenity admitted, handing him one of the bags. “Duncan picked up Sonny earlier and took him to Lewis’s house for dinner. He’ll drop him off later. Jasmine and I decided to make the most of the afternoon and went shopping.”
Zachary glanced over at Jasmine, who was also juggling an armful of bags, and exchanged a knowing smile with Josh. Without a word, the men collected their wives and their mountain of shopping bags, piling everything into the car before heading home.
Meanwhile, in Huyoniville
Evan York stood outside the towering headquarters of Du’s Group, wearing a sharp black suit, a light blue tie, and a determined expression. In one hand, he clutched a bouquet of vibrant red roses; in his pocket, he carried two movie tickets. He had waited patiently for Abby to finish work, determined to win her back.
Every day, Evan showed up with flowers, gifts, and invitations for dinner or a movie. And every day, Abby rejected him.
Today was no different. The moment she stepped out of the building and spotted Evan, Abby accepted the bouquet without a word—only to spin on her heel, toss it into the nearest trash can, and snap a picture for her social media.
Evan’s pride took a hit, but only briefly. He quickly rebounded, reminding himself he had earned this cold treatment. After all, hadn’t he wounded Abby’s pride first?
If he was being honest, Evan knew he deserved far worse. His grandmother, with her mischievous matchmaking schemes, had paired him with Abby from the start. But through her cryptic clues and penchant for drama, she had let him believe that Abby and Fox—the woman he had been chasing blindly—were two different people.
Now, Evan was paying the price for his ignorance and disbelief.
“Grandma’s probably laughing her head off right now,” Evan muttered under his breath. “She set me up to learn the hard way.”
The sound of the company doors opening pulled him from his thoughts. Employees poured out, heading to their cars, scooters, or setting off on foot. By now, Evan’s presence was a familiar sight, no longer drawing the curious stares it once had.
As they passed, the employees exchanged whispers.
“That’s him again—Vice President Du’s admirer,” one murmured.
“They say he used to chase her before,” another said, glancing at him. “I guess he’s back for round two.”
Despite the murmurs, Evan stood tall, his resolve unshaken. For all her icy rejection, Abby was worth every effort. This time, he was determined not to miss his chance.
Married At First Sight Chapter 4410
Abby turned her head slightly to glance at Evan, then kept her eyes on the road.
“What—Tatum’s fiancée is also a woman disguised as a man?”
She knew all about the famous Third Young Mistress, Hayden.
So when Evan said that, she immediately assumed the future Sixth Young Mistress of the York family was also cross-dressing. She couldn’t help but grumble silently: Why does Grandma York always like finding granddaughters-in-law who dress like men?
Evan quickly clarified, “No, not like that. I meant her personality is a lot like my third sister-in-law. She’s serious, driven. Maybe it’s because they both shoulder the burden of their family businesses.”
The difference, though, was that Hayden had chosen her own path. She genuinely liked the business world and had preferred dressing like a man since she was little. Though she had a brother, people always mistook her for the son of the Queen family.
In Jensburg, folks still called her Young Master Queen.
Hayden never corrected them. After two or three decades of being called that, she was used to it. Honestly, if she hadn’t fallen in love with Kevin and married him, she might have just kept living as a man.
But now, with marriage and love softening her edges, Hayden was showing glimpses of femininity.
Still, Evan thought to himself—next to Abby, that femininity didn’t stand a chance.
Abby had it all: strength, independence, and grace. Women could lead and run businesses without needing to hide who they were. That whole dressing-like-a-man thing? It just made things easier for Hayden, but that was her choice. As a brother-in-law, Evan knew better than to comment on it.
Abby raised a brow. “Lots of people are serious. Just because Ms. Ormond seems stern in public doesn’t mean she’s not gentle with the Sixth Young Master in private.”
“Maybe,” Evan admitted. “I’m sure she has soft moments. But from what I’ve seen, Tatum’s the one doing most of the compromising. He absolutely spoils her. She’s super picky, you know. Since she’s been back, he’s cooked every single meal for her.”
“I heard she’d rather go hungry than eat food that doesn’t meet her standards. I mean, plenty of people are picky eaters, but she takes it to another level. Lucky for her, Tatum’s been obsessed with cooking since he was a kid. Over 20 years of experience—he’s basically a five-star chef. That’s the only reason he can keep up with her taste buds. Otherwise, she’d be starving half the time.”
Elora had developed stomach issues from her pickiness. Before Tatum came into the picture, she often skipped meals and ended up with chronic stomachaches. But once he took over as her personal chef and adjusted her diet, things turned around. Combined with her medication, her stomach problems gradually improved. These days, she rarely gets sick.
When it comes to stomach health, it’s all about proper care.
With a fiancé who makes her nutritious meals and nourishing soups daily, if Elora still ended up with stomach issues, it would honestly be an insult to Tatum’s cooking skills.
After a pause, Abby remarked thoughtfully, “Maybe Miss Ormond’s pickiness comes from being raised on gourmet food her whole life.”
Sure, they were all born into privilege. But Abby had been accepted as an apprentice by her mentor at a young age. Training under a master wasn’t easy, and her meals never compared to the carefully prepared dishes her sisters enjoyed at home.
Abby wasn’t fussy about food. She knew how to take care of herself and live simply. In fact, she was the most grounded among her siblings.
Even her sisters weren’t particularly picky—and that had a lot to do with how they were raised.
Back when they were little, their meals were designed by a nutritionist. No matter how bland or unappetizing the food was, if it showed up on the table, they ate it. That’s just how they were brought up.