“Eat belongs to me, not Sonny. You’re Sonny’s father, but you’re not mine, so don’t act like I’m your child,” Liberty declared.
Hank replied, “You’ve changed, Liberty. You’ve become quite sharp-tongued. I bet Serenity influenced you. Your sister has married into a wealthy family, and they prioritize etiquette and class. Can she really adapt with that temper of hers? You should talk sense into her and encourage her to be more ladylike.”
Liberty lifted her head and shot Hank a cold glare.
Hank fell silent.
Serenity and Liberty had been thriving since Liberty chose to separate from Hank.
With Sonny in his arms, Hank turned away, noticing an empty table as a customer left. He called for Mrs. Lane to clean the table before he took a seat with his son.
As he watched Liberty immerse herself back into work, Hank was transported to the past. He began to understand why Liberty had changed. No, she hadn’t changed—she had merely rediscovered her sharp and capable self.
The years when Liberty was at her most foolish and gullible were during their marriage.
Having known each other for over a decade, he couldn’t deny that he once had feelings for Liberty.
In the past, Liberty had treated him well because she loved him. Hank took her love for granted, dismissing her as simply useless.
Now that she had stopped loving him, she had transformed back into the intelligent and capable woman she once was.
Deep down, Hank envied Liberty’s career success, so he manipulated her in the name of love, convincing her to trade professional attire for an apron.
Liberty’s life as a housewife revolved around her husband and child, caring for everyone from her in-laws to Sonny. She had no time for shopping or social gatherings.
with her former colleagues. Over time, her old friends began to drift away from her life. She became increasingly disconnected from society. The demands of daily household chores consumed her time, leaving her with little opportunity to dress up, and gradually, Liberty stopped considering her appearance.