Liberty smiled and said, “I don’t think Brother Duncan will be interested in Ms. Girard. He has his eyes only on me. You don’t need to worry about my situation. Having a love rival will be a test for both Duncan and me. Seren, there’s no need for you to keep an eye on her. Let things unfold naturally. If Ms. Girard can win Duncan over, then I have no objections. If she can’t, she might turn to me instead.”
Liberty had experience with love rivals. Before her divorce from Hank, she never lost to Jessica while they were together.
She was the one who initiated the divorce.
A single grain of sand held no significance in her eyes.
Since Hank didn’t care about her, he was stingy towards her but generous with his mistress. She even assisted them.
Divorce was not necessarily negative; during that time, she was living well. Although Serenity helped her, she could have managed the challenging days of divorce on her own.
Having gone through a failed marriage, Liberty had long since awakened to reality. Women, whether before or after marriage, must have their own careers and income. They shouldn’t put all their hopes in men or focus solely on their families, losing touch with themselves and society. If they do, once divorced, they will find themselves at a disadvantage, especially in child custody battles.
Love was no longer the most significant aspect of Liberty’s life. Career and familial love now held the utmost importance.
Serenity replied, “Well, I won’t take any action. I’ll just keep a close watch on Ms. Girard to stay informed about her actions, so she doesn’t catch us off guard. Exceptional men are always admired by many.”
She continued, “Many men also appreciate our remarkable female counterparts. Sister, you too had other admirers, but Brother Duncan took care of them before anything could develop.”
Liberty: “…”
She had encountered a suitor previously, whom she rejected without any intervention from Duncan. At that time, she remained resolute in her decision and had no intention of marrying again.
However, after spending a considerable amount of time with Duncan, she was touched by his affection and persistence, prompting her to consider giving their relationship another chance. She had faith that Duncan would not disappoint her.
“I asked Sonny to come and answer the phone.” Serenity moved the phone away from her ear and called to her nephew, “Sonny, Mommy called back. Do you want to talk to her?”
“Yes!” Sonny replied eagerly, rushing over.
Serenity handed him the phone and lifted him onto her lap so he could listen to the conversation.
The mother and son chatted on the phone for half an hour before ending the call.
Serenity asked, “Are you done painting?”
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Sonny replied, “I’ve finished the painting, but I haven’t added the colors yet.”
Serenity tucked her cell phone back into her pocket, stood up, and said, “Bring it to me so I can see.”
Sonny brought over his latest painting and handed it to Serenity. She took it and examined it closely. The artwork depicted a cat, as Sonny had a strong fondness for small animals. The pet that Zachary had given her was chubby, thanks to Mrs. Lane, but Sonny adored it.
Perhaps because he saw plump cats every day, Sonny’s paintings of kittens were impressive.
He was still a bit young; if he were a few years older and had been studying painting for a longer time, his work would surely reach an even higher level.
He enjoyed taking specialized classes.
Sonny declared, “This is my aunt’s fat cat.”
While Serenity’s pet cats have their own names, everyone currently refers to them as fat cats.
Serenity had instructed Mrs. Lane to feed them less and help them shed some weight.
Weight is an important factor for animals, just as it is for people. If animals are overweight, their bodies can be susceptible to a range of health issues.