Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Chapter 3857

"I told Mrs. Lewis not to worry about picking you up at the airport. Zachary and I will come get you ourselves."

Serenity then turned, smiling warmly at Duncan in greeting.

Duncan, usually gruff and no-nonsense, looked noticeably softer. Love had a way of changing people.

Liberty was finally back.

She set Sonny down gently.

Though he'd shed a few tears, Sonny still clung tightly to Liberty. Even Duncan, standing close by, couldn't get him to let go. All Duncan could do was reach out to gently stroke Sonny's little face. The boy pouted, clearly upset. He looked up at Duncan and complained,

went to find Mom without waiting for

you first, okay? Don't stay mad at me I even bought you lots of new toys. Come here, let me hug you. I missed you." Sonny crossed his arms, frowning. "No, Uncle Duncan, you didn't miss me. You only missed Mom. I missed her

having fun while Liberty was away, seeing her now brought all his feelings rushing back. He felt abandoned, like she'd been gone forever. Video calls weren't the same, especially since they didn't happen every day. Liberty was often too busy or could only call late at night, when Sonny had already

cheek. "I work hard, and sometimes it means I can't be with you as much as I'd like. But you're the most important thing to me, Sonny. I

murmured, "I know, Mom.

gone so long. I'm really happy to see you, but now that you're here, I feel

him close, letting

head and said, "Sonny, why don't you walk for a bit? Mom just got back, and she's

shook her head, smiling. "I'm fine. I'll carry

lap, he looked back at Liberty and said, "I'm not letting Uncle Duncan off the hook-I just don't want Mom to get