Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary) novel Chapter 3888

Married At First Sight Chapter 3888 
Chapter 3888 
Hank tried to convince himself that his pain stemmed from seeing how well Sonny got along with Duncan. Sonny was his biological son, yet from now on, he’d live with Duncan. There was even a chance that Sonny might start calling Duncan “Dad.” 
As these thoughts spiraled, Hank felt a wetness on his face. 
Raising his hand to his cheek, he realized his palm was damp with tears. 
He was crying. 
But why? 
Deep down, Hank knew the reason. He just couldn’t bring himself to admit it—not out loud, not even to himself. 
Unable to process his emotions, he slumped forward, resting his head on the steering wheel, and let the tears flow freely. He sobbed, releasing the torrent of regret and sorrow that had been building inside him. 
Once the tears dried, Hank pulled himself together. He had made a plan for the day, and despite the turmoil, he would stick to it. Starting his car, he left the Civil Affairs Bureau and drove toward the prison to visit Jessica. 
When Jessica saw Hank in the visitor’s area, her eyes immediately landed on his swollen, red-rimmed eyes. She picked up the phone with urgency, leaning closer to the glass partition. 
“Hank, what’s wrong? Why have you been crying? Your eyes are all puffy. Did something happen to your parents?” 
Her voice carried a mix of concern and curiosity, though the latter had a darker edge. Jessica still harbored a deep grudge against Hank’s mother, Mrs. Brown, and his sister, Chelsea. The two women had caused her nothing but misery. In fact, Jessica sometimes fantasized about something terrible happening to them, especially Mrs. Brown. 
If she could rewind time, Jessica thought bitterly, she would have stabbed Chelsea instead of Hank during that chaotic confrontation. Chelsea had been the puppet master behind so much of their chaos. She had fueled the conflicts between Hank and Liberty, pushed Jessica into her current predicament, and destroyed any chance Jessica had of a decent life. 
Hank’s voice was low and calm, lacking his usual arrogance. “No, my parents are fine.” 
He knew better than to defend his mother or sister in front of Jessica. The way they had treated her in the past was indefensible, and even he felt ashamed of their actions. 
Jessica tilted her head, her brow furrowed in confusion. “Then why are you crying? Are my parents okay?” 
Her question held genuine worry. While her relationship with her family was strained, they were still her parents. The pressure of her incarceration had already taken a toll on them, both emotionally and socially. They had endured whispers, judgment, and shame from their community because of her actions. 
In the beginning, her parents had visited her often, trying to support her as best as they could. But over time, their visits stopped. The occasional package delivered by a third party was the only connection they maintained. She later learned that her brother and sister-in-law had forbidden her parents from seeing her, calling her a disgrace to the family. 
Jessica had laughed bitterly when she heard the news. How quickly things had changed. 
When she was thriving and showering her family with gifts, they praised her. Her parents proudly boasted about their capable daughter who had “married well.” Her brother and sister-in-law were eager to enjoy the benefits of her city lifestyle—cars, money, and the promise of a better future for their own children. 
But the moment Jessica’s life fell apart, she became a stain on their reputation, no longer worthy of love or support. 
People, Jessica thought with cold detachment, are so painfully realistic. Even family. 
Hank finally broke the silence. His voice was almost a whisper. “Jessica, Liberty got married today.” 
Jessica froze. For a moment, she wasn’t sure she’d heard him correctly. 
“That’s why you’ve been crying?” she asked slowly, studying his face. 
Her mind raced with questions. Did Hank still have feelings for Liberty? Or was his regret purely practical? Liberty had lost weight, built a successful business, and reclaimed her life. She was thriving—far from the woman Hank had discarded. 
Jessica remembered the times Hank’s mother and sister had urged him to leave her and try to win Liberty back. To them, Liberty was a better option—stronger, smarter, and connected. After all, Liberty’s sister Serenity had married into wealth and influence. 
With Serenity’s backing, Liberty’s future had always seemed bright. And now, with her new marriage, it was undeniable: Liberty had found her happiness. 
Jessica couldn’t help but wonder if Hank’s tears were about love lost—or an opportunity missed.