Chapter 315
Chelsea was on the verge of giving Liberty a stern lecture when her mother discreetly tugged at the hem of her blouse. Chelsea needed to manage her anger. Serenity assisted her sister in pushing the stroller into the house.
Having overheard Chelsea’s comment suggesting her sister should pay three hundred dollars for seafood, Serenity felt her temper rising.
These people were unbelievable.
“Mom.”
Chelsea waited until Serenity and Liberty were inside before whispering to her mother, “Why didn’t you let me speak my mind? She eats, sleeps, and spends everything at my brother’s expense! We came here for dinner, and she wants to nickel-and-dime Hank.”
“Your brother is sharing expenses with Liberty now. We are Hank’s family. Since we are here for dinner, Liberty is just following the system. Do you think she’ll handle the school runs and cook for your kids if you upset her?”
Chelsea calmed down as she recalled the main reason for her visit today.
Still, she muttered under her breath, believing her brother’s wife was taking advantage of the situation. Liberty was dismissive of her mother-in-law and sister-in-law.
“School is almost out, Serenity. You should hurry back to the shop to help. I’ll be fine here.”
Liberty urged her sister to leave.
“I’m a bit hesitant to go, Liberty.”
“Don’t worry. I won’t tolerate their nonsense. You need to return to work. I’ll call you if I need assistance.”
Serenity was still reluctant to leave.
“You’re away too often, leaving Jasmine to manage the shop. You can’t keep this up, even if you’re best friends. You should head back and sell some items.”
“Jasmine understands. She told me to prioritize you. Don’t worry about the shop.”
“Still, you can’t do that…
“Just because she doesn’t mind it doesn’t mean it’s pleasant. Go ahead; I can handle this myself. I’ll be fine. If they pick on me, I won’t hesitate to chase them down a few blocks with a knife,” she declared.
With her sister urging her to hurry, Serenity responded, “I’ll head back to the shop then. Don’t take on too much. Just focus on what’s worth two hundred bucks.”
“Of course. I was their free housekeeper for over three years, and even housekeepers earn their keep. I don’t get a salary and just get berated for spending money and doing nothing all day.” Liberty felt dead inside and was no longer willing to put up with the abuse.
“Please take back the seafood you gave me. I don’t know when they’ll leave, and I was considering hiding it in my room, but it might spoil. You should bring it back and keep it in your fridge. Don’t waste it on them.”
With Hank insisting on splitting the costs, Liberty began to scrutinize every detail of her finances with the family.
“Okay,” Serenity agreed, unwilling to let Mrs. Brown and Chelsea benefit from it either.
Liberty removed the seafood from the fridge for her sister to store elsewhere.
As Serenity carried a large bag of seafood out, Mrs. Brown and Chelsea entered the house. They couldn’t help but notice the sizable bag in Serenity’s hand, though they couldn’t discern its contents due to the multiple layers of plastic.
“Are you leaving, Serenity? Aren’t you staying for dinner?” Mrs. Brown asked with a smile.
“No, it’s rush hour at the shop. I really need to get back to help,” Serenity replied.
“I understand. Take care,” Mrs. Brown said.
Standing at the door, she watched as Serenity entered the elevator, only closing the door behind her once the elevator doors shut.
Meanwhile, Liberty was busy in the kitchen.
Feigning ignorance about Hank’s affair, she busied herself in the kitchen as usual whenever her mother-in-law and sister-in-law visited.
This time, she intended to ask for money.
In the living room, Sonny was playing. He pulled out a box of toys and spilled them onto the floor.
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