Married at First Sight Chapter 1169

Chapter 1169

Elisa glanced at Liberty. Once she confirmed that the Browns were here to join Liberty and Sonny on a family trip, her serious expression softened into a smile. The smile was directed at Sonny, not the Brown family.

The sight of the Browns made Elisa feel nauseated.

“Since you want to go to the zoo, I’ll join you, Sonny,” she readily accepted her nephew’s invitation.

Sonny didn’t fully grasp that his parents were divorced. Liberty had a heart of gold; she never spoke poorly of Hank in front of Sonny, despite her grievances with her in-laws.

Regardless of the situation, Sonny and Hank remained father and son.

It wouldn’t benefit Sonny to harbor hatred for his father; in fact, it could hinder his emotional development.

Half an hour later, Serenity, Liberty, and Sonny climbed into Elisa’s car as they headed to the zoo.

Serenity’s two bodyguards followed in another vehicle.

The Browns divided into two cars, trailing behind the bodyguards.

Jessica complained the entire way, chastising Hank, “We’re trying to spend time with Sonny, but your mother invited your sister’s family to join us, and now Sonny has invited a few more people.”

“How are we supposed to bond with Sonny now?”

With the Hunt sisters present, Sonny would only want to be with his mom and aunt.

As a stepmother, Jessica had to step back and allow them their space.

Sitting in the back seat, Mrs. Brown overheard Jessica’s complaints and remarked, “What’s wrong with inviting them on this family outing? We’re not using your money. If you don’t like them, you can keep your distance. There’s no need to cause a scene during the ride.”

Jessica turned around and retorted, “Remember what you said. Don’t let them spend Hank’s money. They have more than enough.”

Hank said, “Now.”
“Even if we do spend money, it’s Hank’s, not yours. You’re spending my son’s money, you know.” Mrs. Brown couldn’t get over the fact that her son had handed the financial reins to Jessica.
“Hank and I are married. His money is my money.”
“Then your money should also be Hank’s. Why didn’t you contribute to the home renovation? You were earning a high income when you were working. I bet your money went to your mom.”
“That’s none of your business. I can give my money to anyone and spend it however I choose.”
“Spendthrift!”
As the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law bickered, Hank cried out in distress, “Cut it out, Jessica. That’s my mom. You don’t always have to win. Stop fighting. We’re going on a trip; we’re supposed to have some fun.”
Hurt, Jessica replied, “Babe, you’re siding with your mom, but it’s her fault. Can’t we just go on our family trip? Why do we have to involve your sister’s family? Your sister always takes advantage of you. I bet we’ll end up covering her expenses today.”
“How much can the tickets cost? Just let it go.”
Hank was annoyed.
Jessica pouted and fell silent.
She sulked, looking out the window and refusing to engage further with her in-laws.
By the time everyone arrived at the zoo and parked, Jessica still wore a sour expression. She tucked her purse under her arm while getting the entrance tickets, forcing Hank to pay for his sister’s family.
They could forget about getting any money from her.
In contrast to the Browns, Serenity’s group encountered no issues.
They purchased their tickets and brought Sonny in.
Sonny was ecstatic. As soon as he entered the zoo, he ran off with the other children, not needing his mother’s hand to hold.
The boy was amazed by

People were riding by in horse-drawn carriages. “Don’t run off so fast, Sonny. Stay close to your mom and aunts,” Serenity cautioned.

As she caught up to her nephew, Serenity gently pulled him back and said, “There are many people here. You’re just a small boy, and it’s easy to get lost in the crowd. Won’t you be scared if you can’t see your mom and aunts?”

However, Sonny was too excited to absorb his aunt’s words. His eyes fixated on a nearby children’s playground, and he exclaimed, “Aunt Ser, I want to go there!”

With that, he slipped from Serenity’s grasp and dashed ahead.