Chapter 4110
Zachary’s mother once shared a memory from his childhood. When he returned home from kindergarten for the first time, his entire family—parents, grandparents, and uncles—was waiting for him. As he stepped out of the car and ran toward them, his mother squatted down, arms wide open, ready for a hug.
But instead of running to her, he bypassed her completely and ran straight into his grandmother’s arms. After his grandmother hugged him, he turned to his grandfather for another embrace, ignoring his parents and uncles entirely.
This was because his parents were often busy with work and didn’t have much time to care for or spend with him.
Children naturally grow closer to those who take care of them.
Take Sonny, for example. Since Duncan often spent time playing with Sonny and accompanying him, Sonny became more attached to Duncan than to his own father. This closeness even caused the Brown family to feel uneasy, worrying that Duncan might take Sonny away.
Serenity nodded in agreement. “That’s exactly how it works. I’ll make sure to take care of our baby myself. The nanny can help out, but the primary responsibility will be ours.”
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