serenity linked arms with Audrey, flashing her a reassuring smile.

“Aunt, don't worry.

My second cousin Leland is a good man.

When the time is right, he'll settle down and get married.” Audrey sighed, a mix of exasperation and affection in her voice.

“I hope so.

He's not exactly young anymore.

Kids—they're always a source of worry, no matter how old they get.” Her thoughts shifted, and she asked, “Where's Sonny? Didn't you come from your sister's house? Why isn't he with you?” “My sister and brother Duncan took Sonny with them to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

They said it's a family matter, so all three of them had to go together,” Serenity explained.

Audrey chuckled.

“Duncan doesn't mind bringing along a little tag-along, huh? That's good.

They're going to be a family of three from now on.” The three walked together toward Mr. Jimenez, who sat peacefully in the garden.

His warm, gentle smile greeted them.

To the younger generation, Mr. Jimenez was the picture of kindness.

indulgence for his family knew no bounds, and they cherished him for

Serenity greeted warmly, using the affectionate title everyone in the family had

Mr.

addressed him with care, he was

said,

where’s Sonny? Didn't he come along?” He echoed

this, Mr.

“That’s even better.

the fourth of the Lewis boys, is a man of loyalty and

I was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she was an

man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories and legacies of families across

met Old Mrs. Lewis, her reputation had preceded

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

bit chilly

you should

catch a cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa Jimenez,”

up

me get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted

and

Duncan and Liberty stood side by side, holding their new

booklets seemed ordinary, but

at the

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