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.

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

affectionate title everyone in

Mr. Jimenez never corrected

they addressed him with

here,” he said,

Didn't he come along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity to

Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

the fourth of the Lewis boys, is a man

was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she was

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

never met Old Mrs. Lewis,

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

still a bit chilly

should layer

cold.” “I'm fine,

up and

Zachary around, he'd never let me get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted

generation was thriving, and it brought him immense

the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood

seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they

certificate, gazing at the photo of him and

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