“He will get better soon now that he’s taken the medicine. Don’t worry too much. When you're taking care of him, make sure you wear a mask so you don’t catch it from him. You’re pregnant, and if you catch a cold, it’ll be more troublesome.”

Liberty was relieved, but she then reminded Serenity to take extra care of herself, worried that her son’s cold might spread to her.

Pregnant women had limited options for medication, and many pregnant women endured mild colds without taking medicine out of caution.

“I'm fine, really,” Serenity reassured her.

“When Sonny is sick, he's especially vulnerable and relies on me. If I don't take care of him, I won’t feel at ease, and neither will he.”

Zachary was busier than she was, so Serenity did not want to trouble him with such minor matters.

“Don’t you worry, Liberty. Once Sonny is better, I'll send you a message. Even if Sonny begs me, I won’t let him eat anything too greasy from now on, to avoid aggravating his condition.”

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