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.

knew no bounds, and they cherished him

Serenity greeted warmly, using the affectionate title

Mr. Jimenez never

they addressed him

here,” he said, his

echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

boys, is a man of loyalty

I heard about his grandmother—she was

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

he had never met Old Mrs. Lewis, her

Mr. Jimenez

bit chilly

should layer

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

up and

around, he'd never let me get

younger generation was thriving, and it

stood side by side, holding their

booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they were priceless

opened his certificate, gazing at the photo of

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