Serenity said, “Aunt Audrey, Liberty wants to go to the car dealership to buy a car, and I have to go back to the bookshop later. Are you and Elisa free to accompany Liberty to look at cars? I don’t think it is safe to roam the streets every day riding her e-bike with Sonny. That’s why I suggested she buy a car. Zachary said he would give her one, but she didn’t want it.”
“I am capable of buying a car myself. I don’t need Zachary to give me one. I know Zachary is my brother-in-law, but I can’t take his things just like that and be a freeloader. I don’t want people to say that our family wants to take advantage of your in-laws.”
They were poor, unlike the rich Yorks. However, Liberty does not intend to be a burden to her sister.
She did not want any benefits from the Yorks.
Touched, Serenity said, “Liberty, Zachary wouldn’t think badly of it, and neither would my in-laws.”
Serenity knew her sister would always be considerate toward her.
“I know Zachary and the in-laws won’t think that way, but I still don’t want those people out there to say that about you. There was a time when Granddad and the others often troubled Zachary by asking him for money, which affected your reputation to some extent.
“It was fortunate that everyone knew the conflict between us and our old folks. Most of them sympathize with you. However, as your sister, I can’t do things that drag you down. Besides, I’m also capable of earning money, and I can buy whatever I want with my own money. That way, I can spend the money with peace of mind and joy.”
Better to rely on oneself, than to rely on others.
Elisa said, “Seren, you go on with your work. We’ll go with Liberty for the car survey.”
“I’ll leave it to you.”
Elisa glared at Serenity and said, “Say that once more, and I’m going to be mad at you."
Serenity giggled.
A maid entered abruptly and said, “Sir, Madam. Mr. York is here.”
All eyes were on Serenity.
Red-faced, Serenity mumbled, “What brought him here?”
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