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.

but they’re not

start cooking soon.” She glanced at

driving today?”

the New Year holiday—hardly anyone’s

just relax for

the New Year

three of us, so we

dad and I

might be coming over tomorrow to stay

Hank noticed his mother’s phone and

actually want to

Liberty push him into

always lets Sonny make

have raised him so well,” Mrs. Brown replied with

only Lucas turned out

spoiled because of

grounded.” “Mom, I haven’t had a good

his

with Duncan today,” Mrs. Brown

Hank shrugged.

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