Married at First Sight (Serenity and Zachary) novel Chapter 3980

Married At First Sight Chapter 3980 
Chapter 3980 
     
During pregnancy, the options for medicine are limited. Most expectant mothers endure their colds rather than risk taking medication unless absolutely necessary. 
“I’m fine, sister,” Serenity reassured Liberty. “I’m in good health, and I can handle it. Sonny becomes extra clingy when he’s sick—he relies on me, and I’d worry if I didn’t take care of him. Besides, he’d worry too.” 
Zachary’s demanding work schedule meant Serenity preferred not to burden him with minor issues like this. 
“Sister, don’t stress about it,” Serenity continued. “Sonny’s fine. I’ll keep you updated. And even if Sonny begs me, I’m not letting him have any more high-calorie snacks to avoid this happening again.” 
Liberty chuckled lightly. “Kids get sick—it’s part of growing up. Just let me know when his fever breaks. And don’t let your brother-in-law come to pick Sonny up. I’m not home, and Sonny prefers staying with you anyway.” 
Though Duncan adored Sonny and treated him like his own, whenever Liberty was out of town, Sonny naturally gravitated toward Serenity. She was his constant, the one who had cared for him since birth. 
“Got it, I’ll let him know,” Serenity said. 
On weekends, Sonny usually spent time at the Lewis household, where Duncan would take him out for fun activities. During the week, Duncan worked but often picked Sonny up from kindergarten after school and let him hang out in his office. 
Sometimes, Serenity would pick Sonny up herself and text Duncan to save him the trip. 
With so many people supporting her, Liberty felt confident leaving for Jensburg to start her transition work with Kathryn, knowing Sonny was well cared for. 
     
Serenity touched Sonny’s forehead again and noticed he was sweating. 
“He’s sweating now,” Serenity reported to Liberty over the phone. 
The feverish redness in Sonny’s face had subsided, and his breathing was calmer. His body temperature seemed to be dropping. 
“Good,” Liberty said, sounding relieved. “Sweating helps bring the fever down. Just keep an eye on him, and if it doesn’t come back, there’s no need to worry.” 
“I will, sister,” Serenity assured her. “Go ahead and focus on your work. I’ll clean him up and make sure he’s comfortable.” 
After hanging up, Serenity grabbed a tissue and gently wiped the sweat from Sonny’s forehead and face. Then, she sent a quick text to her brother-in-law, Duncan: 
No need to pick up Sonny from kindergarten this afternoon—I’ve already got him. 
Duncan called back less than a minute later. 
“What’s going on, Serenity?” he asked, his voice laced with concern. “Why’d you bring Sonny back early? Is he okay?” 
“Sonny’s running a fever,” Serenity explained. “The teacher called me to pick him up. 
The doctor checked him out and gave him medicine. It’s just a cold and a sore throat. But tell me honestly, brother-in-law—did Sonny sneak a bunch of hot snacks?” 
“Not on my watch,” Duncan replied firmly. 
“Well,” Serenity said, “last Saturday, Hank picked him up and had him for two days. When Sonny came back, he was begging for fried chicken, potato chips, and French fries. He even told me his grandparents took him out for those snacks and warned him not to tell me because they know I don’t allow it.” 
Duncan let out a frustrated sigh. “So, they let him eat all that junk?” 
“Yeah, apparently,” Serenity confirmed. “I gave him a scolding, but I think he overdid it, and that’s probably why his throat’s so sore now.” 
Hank, Sonny’s biological father, had come to pick him up that weekend. While Duncan was the stepfather, and a loving one at that, Hank still had the right to spend time with his son. With Liberty away in Jensburg, Sonny had been spending most of his time at the York household, under Serenity’s care. 
Unfortunately, Sonny’s paternal grandparents often went overboard trying to compensate for their past mistakes. They indulged him with whatever he wanted, especially when it came to food. 
Sonny, being a typical kid, couldn’t resist fried chicken, chips, and fries. At the time, he was thrilled and didn’t care about the consequences—until now.