“I told Mrs. Lewis not to worry about picking you up at the airport.

Zachary and I will come get you ourselves.” Serenity then turned, smiling warmly at Duncan in greeting.

Duncan, usually gruff and no-nonsense, looked noticeably softer.

Love had a way of changing people.

Liberty was finally back.

She set Sonny down gently.

Though he’d shed a few tears, Sonny still clung tightly to Liberty.

Even Duncan, standing close by, couldn't get him to let go.

All Duncan could do was reach out to gently stroke Sonny’s little face.

The boy pouted, clearly upset.

He looked up at Duncan and complained, “Uncle Duncan, you went to find Mom without waiting for me.” Duncan knelt down and said, “You told me you'd be playing for a while, so I thought I'd go ahead.

But now we're both back, aren't we? Next time, I'll make sure to ask you first, okay? Don't stay mad at me—I even bought you lots of new toys.

here, let

sonny crossed

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t miss

You only missed Mom.

and I want to be with her.” While Sonny had been having

abandoned, like she’d been

calls weren't the same, especially

was often too busy or could only call late at night,

Liberty bent down and lifted

here with you until you start

work hard, and sometimes it means I can't be with you

most important thing

you so much, and everything I do is to give you a better life.” sonny returned

I just missed you.

gone

you, but now that you're here, I feel like crying.” Liberty held him

said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk for a bit? Mom just got

Liberty shook

“I’m fine.

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