Chapter 3512
Sonny did remember. He said, “I remember. Brother Lucas beat me, and I cried. I couldn’t see Mom or you. I was so scared, then Uncle came.”
Children often forget memories before age three, but that incident scarred Sonny deeply. He had nightmares for a long time.
He also remembered when Liberty got injured saving him.
Sonny said seriously, “Auntie, I trust only you, Mom, Uncle Zack, Uncle Duncan, and others. I don’t trust my father.”
Sonny’s mind was clear, understanding everything.
Serenity gently touched his face, saying, “You are your mom’s lifeblood. I will never let anything separate you two. Sonny, your mom has had a tough time. When you grow up, you must be good to her.”
“Auntie, I will. I’ll make a lot of money to buy a big house and a new car for Mom, so she won’t have to work hard. I’ll buy a big house for you too.”
In Sonny’s eyes, Liberty was tired from working hard to make money. He vowed to earn money so Liberty could rest and have what she needed.
Serenity smiled, “Auntie doesn’t need a big house. Look, your uncle’s house is big enough. I’m not greedy; a small home is enough.”
“Ring, ring, ring…”
While they talked, Serenity’s phone rang.
“It must be Uncle missing me. I want to answer it.”
Sonny climbed up, grabbed the phone from the bedside table, but the caller ID wasn’t his uncle, Zack.
After attending kindergarten for a semester and being cared for by Serenity and Uncle Duncan, Sonny knew more words than most children his age. He might forget other words, but he tried hard to remember his uncle, Zack’s name.
“Is it your uncle?” Serenity asked, seeing Sonny holding the phone but not answering.
“It’s not Uncle.”
Sonny handed the phone to Serenity, who saw it was Hank’s number.
She had deleted Hank’s number long ago. When he called again, she hadn’t saved it, but she remembered it.
“Why is my father calling so late?” Sonny wondered.
“He must miss you. Do you want to answer?” Serenity asked.
After the divorce, Hank became closer to Sonny, especially after Jessica’s miscarriage when Sonny was his only child. Hank started being a good father, showing concern, picking Sonny up on weekends, and consistently paying child support.
For couples who fought during divorce, Hank’s willingness to pay child support was better than many fathers who avoided it. Liberty never spoke ill of Hank in front of Sonny because of this.
