After leaving the toy store and shopping for a while, Sonny expressed a desire to return to the hotel. He had purchased new toys and was eager to play with them. Liberty, who had not enjoyed her time at the night market in Jensburg, suggested to Sonny, “Can you ask Uncle Jim to take you back to the hotel to play? Mom and your Uncle Lewis will continue shopping for a bit.” After thinking for a moment, Sonny agreed.

Jim then took Sonny back to the hotel while Liberty encouraged Duncan to keep shopping, which felt like a date. “Duncan, how about we go see a movie? There’s a big cinema nearby. I walk by it almost every day but never have the chance to go inside and watch a film.” Duncan was thrilled at the idea. He immediately instructed the bodyguard to buy tickets, and he and Liberty strolled over at a leisurely pace.

Ten minutes later, they arrived at the cinema entrance. The bodyguard had already purchased the tickets and was waiting for them, along with a variety of snacks for the two of them to enjoy during the movie. They were excited to watch a film that was set to be released soon.

After waiting a short while at the entrance, they were allowed to enter. Duncan was not in a wheelchair; instead, Liberty supported him by holding onto the bodyguard’s shoulders as they walked in. Once seated, Duncan looked around and noticed that they were alone, except for Liberty and a few bodyguards who were positioned nearby.

people, which was akin to surrounding and protecting them.

Once Duncan sat down, he sighed and said, “I can’t remember the last time I went to the cinema to watch a movie.”

Liberty remained silent for a moment before replying, “It’s been several years since I fell in love with Hank, and I used to watch multiple movies each month. After we got married, that stopped.”

Following their marriage, Hank grew increasingly impatient, even during shopping trips with her, let alone when it came to watching movies.

His initial impatience stemmed from her habit of browsing and picking up various items.

At that time, she had left her job to care for their baby at home. She spent all her savings renovating their wedding room, leaving her finances tight. Consequently, when she shopped, she learned to compare prices and bargain constantly.

She could no longer afford the stylish life she had enjoyed while single, where she could buy anything she desired without hesitation, including clothes priced over a thousand dollars each.

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After marrying, she found herself purchasing items from street vendors. If something was pricier, Hank would chastise her for being reckless with money.

When Serenity and Zachary got married, both families met. She took Sonny to buy clothes, but Hank called her and scolded her. Yet, he was more than willing to spend money on Jessica.

Despite earning nearly $100,000 a month, he only provided her with a small allowance for living expenses. Eventually, he began following his mother’s advice and insisted on splitting expenses with her. Ultimately, Liberty saw through her marriage to Hank and no longer sought his affection.

Duncan took her hand gently and said, “Liberty, from now on, whenever you want to watch a movie, I will be there to accompany you.”

“I will never be like your ex-husband, who behaves one way before marriage and another afterward. I will treat you consistently, both before and after we tie the knot.”

He followed through on his promise. The journey to their current relationship wasn’t easy for him and Liberty, and he deeply valued what they had built together.

Liberty was the woman Duncan had truly fallen in love with, and he wanted to demonstrate his sincerity to her.

With a smile, Liberty remarked, “We are all busy. It would be wonderful to go out for a movie, do some shopping, and unwind together for one night each month.”

She had been more relaxed in the past.

Now, she finds herself just as busy.

Shopping and watching movies have become luxuries.