As soon as the car stopped, Mrs. Lewis came over, smiling as she opened the door.

“Sonny!” Her face lit up as she reached in to lift him out of the car.

“Auntie!” Liberty greeted warmly.

“Liberty, welcome back,” Mrs. Lewis said, still beaming as she hugged Sonny close.

She held his hand as they walked toward the house.

“Did you have fun with your auntie, Sonny?” she asked.

“Yes, | had lots of fun! Grandma, did you miss me?” Sonny replied with a grin.

Mrs. Lewis chuckled, her eyes soft with affection.

“Of course, Sonny.

heard you were back, | called

foods,

cousins, so they’ll be here soon

going to be lively—you won't feel lonely at all!” Her youngest grandson, Rocco (the youngest child of Duncan’s third brother), was especially eager

Rocco adored Sonny and often bragged

officially be part of

weren't for winter break, Mrs. Lewis was sure Rocco would have tried to smuggle Sonny into school in his oversized backpack! “Sonny’s here!” Mr.

ready to scoop Sonny up, but Mrs.

got my turn!”

haven't held him yet!”

a bit since last time,

me take over—strong man here!” Still, Mrs. Lewis held Sonny tight, laughing as

turned to Liberty with

so wrapped up in Sonny! Mom swooped him up before he even

my way!” He chuckled, “It’s like I’ve been

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