Liberty hugged him back. She spoke gently, “I’ve neglected you and haven’t been accompanying you much because I’ve been too busy lately. Why don’t I take you to the seaside this weekend?”

“Is Aunt Ser coming?”

“We can invite her and Aunt Elisa too.”

Sonny said happily, “Okay. I’m sorry, Mom. I won’t say anything about not wanting to go preschool anymore.”

Liberty pulled away from him and smiled. “I’m happy you can understand me and correct your mistakes. You’re my good boy.”

She then pecked