NovelBarSerenity’s sister was her rock. Now that Serenity was all grown up and had the means, it was her turn to protect her sister.
“Seren.” Liberty held onto her sister and said, “Don’t go. The injury is only s uperficial. Plus, | didn't let him get away with it. | chased him down a few streets with a knife and scared him out of his wits. | trust he won't be violent to me anymore.” “If he has done it once, he will do it again, Liberty. He won't know f ear if you don't fight back when he lays his hands on you. He'll onl y a*sault you again.” There should be zero tolerance toward domestic violence! “I know. That's why | didn't give in and beat him up too. Teven wen t after him with a knife. You should've seen the scared look on his face. His legs were shaking. | heard that you must win the first figh t between couples, and | won! He should think twice before laying his hands on me next time.”
Liberty pulled her sister back firmly, keeping Serenity from getting even with Hank. “He's back at his parents’ home. You'll be facing his entire family if you go there. It won't go well for you. Don't go. | won't tolerate his behavior anymore. I'll fight back if he screams and raises his hand atme.” “Liberty, why didn't you tell me?” Heartbroken , Serenity caressed her sister's bruised face and asked in distress, “Does it still hurt, Li berty ? D*mn Hank! How could he be rough with you? You've been together for so many ye ars and even gave him a son. | can't believe he hit you.” Liberty curled her lips bitterly. “He has been disgusted by the way | look since a long time ago.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“Did Zachary come over too?” “He's here. He's playing with Sonny in the living room,” Serenity re plied.
Liberty spoke in a muted tone to urge her sister, “Seren, you see h ow my marriage is breaking down. At the end of the day, it's all be cause | quit my job and trusted your brother —in—
law when he said he'd take care of me. You need to always be fin ancially independent. No matter what, women should have their own source of income.
“Don't believe the bullsh*t men say about supporting you financiall y. It'll put you in a pa*sive position. It's fine if he follows through wit h his marriage vows and loves you forever, but if you get a man lik your brother—in— law ... Look at what happened to me.. Also, you have to take care of your appearance Take time for yourself and watch your figure.
Men are lying when they say they'll love you no matter what you become! They're shallow and their values are only skin—deep.” “I will, Liberty.” Serenity owned a bookshop, so it would not impede her from runni ng a household.
Zachary never said anything about getting her to quit and support ng her at home. All he did was make her sign a contract to divorce six months later...
As for gaining a thicker waistline after giving birth, Serenity believe d that she was far from going down that route. It may not even hap pen.
She did not intend to remarry if she and Zachary were to separate.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmSerenity was fine with being on her own.
Serenity could adopt a child from the orphanage if she wanted to r aise a child.
“Why did you fight, Liberty?” Serenity wanted to know the reason.
Liberty turned off the fire and removed the pan from the stove. “I'm guessing you and Zachary haven't had dinner. Let's eat together.
I'll make extra servings of pasta.” She only made enough for herself and Sonny,
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