Chapter 1125
Married at First Sight
Jessica started looking around the place the moment she set foot in the diner. She was disappointed that Sonny was not around, but she did not show it on her face.
It was the two serversâ first day, so they had no idea about Libertyâs relationship with Hank. One of them came forth with a smile on her face, asking the couple what they would like to eat.
Hank brought Jessica to an empty table to sit down.
âJessica, wifey, what would you like to eat?â
Before they went out, Jessica had demanded Hank to specifically call her âwifeyâ in Libertyâs presence.
Even though Liberty had no feelings for Hank, Jessica could not stop herself from seeing Liberty as her love rival.
It was probably because Jessica stole Hank from Liberty. Hence, she felt insecure that Hank would be taken by another.
âIâll have whatever youâre having.â
Hank told the waitress, âTwo breakfast sets.â
She took down their order and asked the couple to wait while she brought the food to them.
Most of the food was prepared in advance, except the main dishes which were made to order.
âWhy donât I see Sonny?â Jessica asked in a seemingly casual manner.
Hank did not know the answer to her question. By right, Sonny should be in the diner.
Did Serenity take him?
âIâll ask Liberty.â
Since Jessica had agreed to let the Browns visit Sonny and even allow Sonny to have short stays at the Brownsâ residence, Hank could finally talk about his son with his wife.
Rising to his feet, Hank walked up to Liberty, who was busy in the kitchen, and asked her through the window between the dining area and kitchen, âWhereâs my son, Liberty?â
Liberty took a glance at him and went back to work.
It took a while before she faintly answered. By then, Hank nearly threw a fit from waiting. Sonnyâs asleep.â
âAsleep? Where?â
Liberty kept to herself.
Hank went on to say, âYour business is doing good, and youâre busy. Itâs not safe to have Sonny here.
What if he runs outside, and you donât realize it? Someone might just kidnap him. What are you going to do about it then?
âMy son is such a cute boy. He fits the profile of what these kidnappers are after. Iâm going to take Sonny with me so my parents can take care of him for a while.â
Liberty took a fleeting glance at Jessica who was helping herself to breakfast.
Getting the message, Hank spoke in hushed tones, âJessica said yes to it. Sheâs happy to have a child in the house. It will make the place livelier, and my parents wonât constantly fight with Jessica.â
Liberty wanted to say no. Still, she had to consider the terms of the divorce. At the end of the day, Hank was Sonnyâs father. Liberty said, âYou can take him to stay with you if he agrees. You canât make him if heâs not keen on it.â
She left the choice in her sonâs hands.
Sonny was more than willing to have outings with his father, but he did not want to live somewhere with his mother out of his sight.
âOf course, heâs keen. Itâs his home too. I am his father. My parents are his grandparents. My parents are used to looking after children. Theyâre bored out of their minds now that they have no little kids to take care of. They have been nagging me to look after Sonny.
âDonât worry. You have Sonnyâs custody and I wonât fight for it. Iâm just trying to share the burden. Itâs all for Sonnyâs safety.â
Hank then added, âWhere is Sonny sleeping? Iâll take him home after breakfast. Itâs none of my business that you want to start a business, set up an eatery, or to make money, but it pains me to see my son getting up at the crack of dawn because of you.â