Did she really have to be their daughter-in-law simply because they wanted her? What would stop them from discarding her when they no longer desired her? For Sonny’s sake, Liberty chose not to argue with her former in-laws. However, this decision led to constant harassment from them.
Things escalated after Jessica’s arrest. Olivia and Chelsea began visiting the hospital three times a day, insisting that she should forgive Hank and remarry him. Old Mr. Hunt remarked, “We’re old and can’t do much to help you, but this is one thing we can still assist with. Don’t worry; focus on your recovery. We tried to tell you not to marry that Brown boy, but you wouldn’t listen. You’ll regret it if you ignore the advice of your elders.”
Liberty simply smiled and remained silent. When she married Hank, her grandparents brought her uncles and aunts to their doorstep—not to offer blessings, but to demand a bride price of three hundred thousand dollars. When Hank refused to pay, they threatened to prevent her from marrying him. Their motives were clearly not altruistic.
Still, she acknowledged that she had indeed married the wrong person. “Well, I’m glad to see you’re okay. We won’t disturb your rest any longer. We’ll leave now and keep an eye on that family, ensuring they don’t bother you.”
Old Mr. Hunt recalled their past actions but chose not to show his discomfort. Noticing Liberty’s reluctance to engage further, he stood up to leave. “Grandma and Grandpa, please take these fruits for yourselves. I have plenty already.”
Liberty picked up the bag of fruits Noah had brought and stood to see them off, passing the bag to Noah so he could carry it. “Noah, Grandma and Grandpa are getting old.”
“Now, keep a close watch on them. Call us if anything happens,” she instructed. Since the two elderly individuals were there to assist her, she needed to ensure they weren’t provoked by the Brown family. Noah noticed that his grandparents willingly accepted the fruits back, so he took the bag and replied, “I understand. Grandmom and Granddad are great at arguing. That family won’t stand a chance against them.”
Old Mrs. Hunt chimed in, her tone smug, “Exactly. There aren’t many people back in town who can outmatch me in a verbal dispute.” Liberty then returned to her room, gathered some of the supplements and snacks everyone had given her, packed a large bag full of them, and asked Noah to take it with him.