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Novel Catalog
Chapter 10
Serenity went to her sister’s house. She opened the door and went inside, finding that Liberty was already up and busy in the kitchen. “Liberty.”
“Seren, you’re here!” Liberty smiled as she came out of the kitchen. “Have you eaten? I’m making pasta. Do you want a plate?”
“I’m good. I already had breakfast,” Serenity replied. “Have you started cooking? If not, it’s fine. I brought you and Sonny breakfast.”
“Not yet. Sonny had a fever last night. I didn’t sleep much, so I got up late. Your brother-in-law had to get breakfast from the shop. He wasn’t happy about it. He accused me of doing nothing all day and said I could’ve made him breakfast since I was just looking after a sick child.” Liberty explained, the hurt in her voice clear.
Serenity felt her anger rise at the injustice her sister was facing. “Why did Sonny have a fever? You should definitely take him to the doctor, even if the fever’s gone, just in case it comes back. I can’t believe your husband didn’t help out and even yelled at you when your child was sick. What kind of person does that?”
She paused, her concern shifting. “Is my brother-in-law still insisting on splitting everything now that I’ve moved out, Liberty?”
Liberty sat down on the sofa, unwrapping the food Serenity brought her, and sighed. “I’ll take Sonny to the doctor later. Yes, he’s still insisting on splitting the expenses. He said that all I do is spend money and not earn it. He said I have no idea how much pressure he’s under, and that as part of the family, I should contribute to household expenses.”
She shook her head, clearly frustrated. “I bet his sister taught him all this. Ever since she got married, she’s been sticking her nose in our business. My husband used to be good to me, but now his sister has ruined that.”
Before resigning from her job, Liberty had worked hard and earned a good salary as a financial chief. But she had given up so much for her marriage, only to be criticized by her in-laws. Liberty had spent money only on things for their home, while clothes and cosmetics were mostly bought with Serenity’s money. Yet, every time she bought something, her in-laws would complain, even though Liberty tried to explain that it was money from Serenity, a gift to help. But they argued that the money was a joint asset between her and her husband, so she had no right to spend it as she pleased.
“Liberty, why don’t you send Sonny to kindergarten? You could pick up your career again and earn as much, if not more, than your husband,” Serenity suggested, her voice full of concern for her sister.
Liberty had always wanted to return to work, but the burden of a car loan, mortgage, and elderly care left her feeling stuck. “Your brother-in-law said to wait until Sonny is three or four before enrolling him in kindergarten,” Liberty replied, showing that she had no say in the matter.
Serenity frowned, sensing the deeper issues in her sister’s marriage. She couldn’t help but ask, “Do you think your husband is seeing someone else?”
Liberty looked startled for a moment before shaking her head. “I don’t think so. I know how much he makes. He doesn’t have extra money for a mistress.”
“But he’s been increasingly rude to you. You really need to think about your future. Don’t let yourself become a stay-at-home mom with no income. That’s not good for you in the long run.”
Liberty sat silently for a moment, taking in Serenity’s words. “We’ll see. Don’t worry about me, Seren. I’ll be okay. How are you doing? When is your husband coming back from his trip?”
“It’ll be a while. He’s busy with work at the corporation,” Serenity replied.
Liberty, feeling reassured that her little sister was doing well, asked more about Serenity’s life in her new home. After their chat, Liberty urged Serenity to get…
