Love at First Novel by Gu Lingfei
Chapter 3858

Chapter 3858

Chapter 3858 The group strolled toward the parking lot, laughing and chatting as they went. Duncan and Liberty got into one car with Sonny, while Zachary and Serenity took another. Withseveral bodyguard vehicles escorting them, the two luxury cars exited the airport and headeddowntown. Once they reached the city, Liberty decided to head to her own home first to settle in. After droppingoff her luggage and relaxing for a bit, she joined Serenity and Zachary at Wildridge Manor. That evening, they all enjoyed dinner together at the York residence. They spent hours catching up,sharing stories about Jensburg, and chatting with the family elders until most of the day had slippedby. Since Liberty was back, Sonny planned to stay with her at her home. After lunch, he eagerly dashedupstairs to pack his things and gather his favorite toys. As the adults continued their conversation, Sonny came downstairs, dragging a small suitcase andclutching two stuffed animals. “Is Sonny leaving?” Tania asked, noticing him heading downstairs with his suitcase. She rose andwalked over, her voice soft. “Won’t you stay a couple more days? We’ll miss you so much.” Having Sonny around always brought extra warmth and energy to the house, and the York familyelders adored him. Tania took Sonny’s little suitcase, freeing her other hand to hold his. They made their waydownstairs together. “Grandma Tania,” Sonny explained, “I’ll come see you every day. Aunt Seren and Uncle Zack are onbreak, so whenever I can, I’ll come play and keep you company. But now that my mom’s back, Iwant to be with her.” It had been a long time since Sonny had been able to live with Liberty. “And I want to play with Uncle Rowan too,” Sonny added. “Grandma Tania, tell Uncle Rowan tofinish his homework fast so he can take me to set off fireworks at New Year.”

Fireworks weren’t allowed in the city, but Wildridge Manor was in the suburbs, with a big lawn thatmade it safe to set them off. The Yorks had already stocked up on plenty of fireworks for the NewYear festivities. What kid doesn’t love fireworks? Sonny could hardly wait and even wanted to light some himself.Rowan had bought some smaller, safer ones just for him, and Sonny had been looking forward tothem for a while. At the bottom of the hill, other kids had already started playing with their small fireworks, butSerenity was strict about safety and didn’t let Sonny play on his own. He was only allowed withRowan nearby. Rowan’s mother chuckled, adding, “Rowan already finished his homework and is working on moreassignments. His brothers gave him several sets of practice papers as New Year’s presents.” Sonny shook his head with a sympathetic smile. “Good thing I don’t have so many brothers. Noone’s going to give me a bunch of papers for New Year!” Even at his young age, Sonny understood that getting extra homework as a holiday gift was hardlya treat. He felt sorry for Uncle Rowan, thinking it might be better not to have too many brothers.Eight sets of papers for the holiday? That sounded exhausting! The family laughed at his earnest expression. The family’s matriarch then beckoned Sonny over, and he nestled into her arms as she lifted himup. “Sonny,” she said with a gentle smile, “go home and spend time with your mom, but come back forNew Year’s. Your great-grandmother will miss you.” Liberty’s return was a brief chance for mother and son to be together again. After the New Year, shewould need to return to Jensburg, and it might be months—maybe even half a year—before she’dbe back. Until things settled down there, Liberty and Sonny would have to endure another longseparation.