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.

family knew

the affectionate

Mr. Jimenez never

him with care, he

he said,

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

Mr.

“That’s even better.

of the Lewis boys, is a man of

heard about his grandmother—she

Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories and legacies of

Mrs. Lewis,

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

bit chilly out

should layer

cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa Jimenez,”

up

get sick.” Mr.

generation was thriving, and it brought him

stood side by side, holding

seemed ordinary, but to Duncan,

at the photo of him

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