“Liberty, you are a good person. Even though you may have felt lost at one point, you have found your way back. Trust that you will live a better life,” Grandma May said.
“Thank you, Grandma May. I will,” Liberty replied.
When Liberty first resigned from Lewis & Co. and considered starting her own business, she dreamed of becoming wealthy one day. She wanted to achieve this not just for herself, but also for her sister and her son.
If she became rich and successful, she could support her sister. If Serenity ever faced bullying, Liberty would be there to speak up for her.
Fortunately, the Yorks treated Serenity very well.
However, Serenity and Zachary still experienced occasional conflicts. This made Liberty feel inadequate, as she couldn’t be the support her sister needed. Serenity often hesitated to share her troubles, fearing that it would only worry Liberty.
Perhaps Serenity didn’t want to burden her sister.
Yet, Liberty felt useless. Even if she were aware of Serenity’s struggles, she wouldn’t know how to help.
“Let’s go look at the lotuses,” Liberty suggested.
“Aren’t we going to fly kites instead?” her grandma asked.
With a smile, Grandma May replied, “With so many people keeping Sonny company, you can relax. Rowan is great with kids, and Duncan is with them too.”
Knowing Duncan was there brought Liberty comfort; he would look out for Sonny no matter what.
“Duncan really cares for Sonny. I’ve watched him grow up, and I rarely see him treat a child with such kindness. His fondness for Sonny definitely isn’t because of you,” Grandma May added.
Liberty believed her grandmother’s words.
At the time Duncan began showing interest in Sonny, Liberty was still a plump woman weighing over two hundred pounds. It was unlikely he had feelings for her back then.
However, Duncan had always been kind to her initially because of Zachary. Perhaps he developed feelings for her later on.
Grandma May and Liberty visited the lotus pond to admire the flowers. While some had already bloomed, most were still in the budding stage.
On the large lawn, Rowan taught Sonny how to fly a kite. Once the kite was airborne, Rowan handed the string to Sonny for him to hold.
After that, Rowan took the opportunity to fly his own kite.
Meanwhile, Duncan observed from the sidelines and directed his attention toward Sonny.