sister’s offer. Serenity inquired again about why Olivia and Chelsea had come over.
“Isn’t it obvious? It’s that thing I mentioned last time. They wanted me to pick up Chelsea’s kids, cook for them, and tutor them, but I refused! Since Chelsea gave birth to them, she should take care of them. I don’t have the time to look after her children. Besides, they’re just like her; caring for them feels like a thankless task.”
Her decision was made despite her relationship issues with Hank. Even if they were getting along, she did not want to accept such responsibilities. She was already exhausted from taking care of Sonny alone.
“Aren’t your in-laws helping with the kids’ school transportation? Let them handle it.”
Liberty scoffed. “Do you really think Chelsea would let her parents take care of them? The two elderly are already worn out from serving the family. All the living expenses Hank gives them go towards Chelsea’s family instead.”
“Only your in-laws would raise such a daughter.”
The whole family enabled that difficult woman. Serenity wished her sister could escape the Brown family soon.
“Seren, why did Zachary suddenly decide to treat us to breakfast today?”
“Didn’t you just get a job? He invited us to breakfast to congratulate you on your new job. You’re one step closer to escaping the sea of suffering. We’re all happy for you.”
Liberty laughed, thinking her brother-in-law was overly courteous and attentive.
“Zachary really is a good man. Seren, you must…”
“Treat him well, yes. My ears are going to fall off from how often you tell me that. It’s not like I mistreat him daily. I even bought him a few new outfits last night.”
Serenity suddenly recalled Zachary’s little…
He typically avoided hanging his clothes on the main balcony, as if he feared she might steal them to wear to bed. In essence, he was on high alert, treating her like a thief. However, last night he hung his clothes out to dry on the main balcony. This was odd—no, it was downright bizarre. If she wasn’t mistaken, the clothes he was inspecting earlier were the same ones she had bought for him the night before.