Mrs. Brown was quiet on the other end of the line for a long moment.

Finally, she said, “Oh, today? Well...

congratulations, Liberty.

I hope you and Duncan have a lifetime of happiness together.” “Thank you,” Liberty replied simply.

There was so much Mrs. Brown had wanted to say, but now, hearing that Liberty and Duncan were getting their marriage certificate that very day, the words felt pointless.

With little else to add, Mrs. Brown ended the call.

As soon as she hung up, Mr. Brown, who had been sitting beside her, leaned in.

“So, did Liberty agree to let Sonny stay for a few days?” Mrs. Brown, lost in thought, didn’t answer immediately.

Just then, the master bedroom door opened, and Hank shuffled out in his pajamas.

Noticing his parents on the sofa, he yawned.

“Morning, Mom.

What's for breakfast?” Mrs. Brown shook herself out of her daze.

they’re not

start cooking soon.” She glanced

driving today?” “Nah,” Hank

Year holiday—hardly

figured I'd just relax for a few

done all the New Year shopping, haven't

us, so we didn’t need

and

tomorrow to

with him.” Hank noticed his

want to

into it.” “Liberty wouldn't

Sonny

have raised him so well,”

turned out like Sonny.” Hank

spoiled because of

I haven’t had a

Hank was just about to head back to his room when his mother called after him, “Hank.” He

getting her marriage certificate with Duncan today,” Mrs. Brown

Hank shrugged.

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