Zachary smiled and said, “Children are inherently playful. Sonny often doesn’t have many playmates and tends to be alone. Even when we adults keep him company, he still feels lonely. Kids naturally prefer to play with other kids.”
He gently touched Serenity’s belly and added, “Our little one won’t be able to meet Sonny until next year. By the time he reaches Sonny’s age, Sonny might not enjoy playing with younger children anymore.”
Serenity replied, “Sonny will love his younger siblings. He’s like my sister and will take on the role of a big brother or big sister.”
Zachary agreed, “That’s true. Now, go to sleep. If you’re still not ready, would you do something for me?”
Serenity responded, “…I’ll sleep; I’m going to fall asleep now.”
She closed her eyes and insisted she was asleep.
Zachary chuckled softly, “You’re still talking even in your sleep.”
Serenity replied, “I talk in my sleep.”
Zachary smiled, playfully bit her lips, then hugged her as they both drifted off to sleep together.
It was a peaceful night.
Early the next morning at the Farrell family home in Jensburg, Kathryn, who was accustomed to waking up early, put on a pair of workout clothes and stepped out of her room, feeling refreshed.
As she left, she walked slowly to avoid disturbing anyone else.
The events of the previous night had unfolded very late. After Holden was taken to the hospital, the mansion gradually returned to a state of calm.
Kathryn remained unaware of Holden’s condition.
After Matriarch Farrell had allowed her and her three brothers to go downstairs, she had soon heard Holden scream from upstairs. Shortly after, an ambulance arrived to take him away.
Only Matriarch Farrell and Kathryn accompanied him to the hospital, as the bodyguard team and others were prohibited from following.
They were also forbidden from inquiring about the reason for Holden’s…
screams. As long as Kathryn was aware that Holden was alive, Matriarch Farrell likely wouldn’t harm him for the sake of her four siblings. Before reaching the stairs, she heard doors opening in other rooms, followed by footsteps. Kathryn glanced over and saw it was Erika.
“Good morning, Kathryn,” Erika greeted with a smile.
Kathryn’s striking eyes flickered, her expression remaining unchanged, and she replied, “Sister-in-law, you’re up so early!”
“I woke up and couldn’t fall back asleep. Since I’m awake, I thought I might as well take a walk,” Erika explained.
Lowering her voice, she added, “I want to see Shiloh’s miserable state. She cried and screamed at the door all night, and there was silence until the early hours. I’m worried she might have frozen.”
The temperature in Jensburg was significantly lower than in Wiltspoon. While it was a bit chilly in Wiltspoon, requiring light coats, the nighttime temperatures in Jensburg, particularly late at night, could be bone-chilling, akin to winter in Wiltspoon.
Kathryn remarked, “Mom told the sisters-in-law to discard all her clothes, but the cold alone didn’t do her in.”
After being expelled from the Farrell family mansion, Shiloh had been unable to take anything with her except the clothes she was wearing. Having been raised in the Farrell household, where she was pampered, Shiloh truly faced a miserable night.
Erika pondered this and said, “That’s true. The cold…”
It won’t kill her. Nevertheless, she cried throughout the night, and her voice is likely hoarse from the tears. I just want to go outside and witness her miserable state. At this moment, her voice dropped slightly. “While Mom is away, we can express our frustration in front of Shiloh. Oh, starting today, we can no longer refer to her as Shiloh. Mom said she is not part of the Farrell family.”