Chapter 3513
“Go ahead,” Sonny said, choosing to answer Hank’s call.
Serenity handed him the phone, avoiding a conversation with Hank if possible.
“Dad,” Sonny greeted.
Hank responded with a smile, “Sonny, aren’t you in bed yet?”
Sonny replied, “If I were in bed, I couldn’t answer your call. Are you still at work, Dad? It sounds noisy there.”
“I’m still at work, but I can leave if I want to. Is your aunt there?” Hank asked.
“Yes, Dad. Are you looking for my aunt?” Sonny inquired.
“Sonny, do you want to come stay with us for a few days during your winter vacation? Your grandparents miss you,” Hank suggested, hoping to convince Serenity to let Sonny visit the Browns.
Hank’s parents were eager to see their grandchildren. His sister, Chelsea, had sent Lucas over, and it was boring for Lucas to be alone. They wanted Sonny to come and keep Lucas company, fostering a bond between the cousins. They hoped Sonny would eventually support Lucas.
Sonny refused, “Dad, I miss you and Grandpa and Grandma too, but I’m going on a trip tomorrow to visit Titus. I won’t be back until Mom returns from her vacation, and then it will be the New Year. I can come back for dinner then.”
Sonny didn’t want to stay at the Browns’ house. He wasn’t close to his paternal relatives and disliked them more as he grew older.
“Is that so? Alright then. Have fun and listen to your aunt,” Hank conceded, not forcing the issue.
In truth, Hank was frustrated. His parents and Chelsea wanted Lucas and Sonny to bond so Sonny could help Lucas in the future. This favoritism towards Chelsea annoyed Hank, as everything was always done for her benefit. Chelsea constantly tried to take advantage of their family, and Hank blamed her for his current predicament.
If not for Chelsea, Hank might not be driving a rideshare car now. He yearned for his old job, but every time he went for an interview, he faced disappointment. Companies avoided hiring him, fearing they would offend Zachary, Liberty’s influential ex-husband.
Though he and Liberty had been divorced for a while and were no longer involved in each other’s lives, Hank still struggled to find stable employment. Driving a rideshare car provided variable income—sometimes good, sometimes just enough for basic needs. He felt trapped in this monotonous routine, far from his previous lifestyle.
Despite his hardships, Chelsea continued to exploit him. Hank felt truly unlucky to be her brother.
