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,

Serenity greeted warmly, using the affectionate title everyone

Mr.

long as they addressed him with care, he

he said,

along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting

Mr.

“That’s even better.

the Lewis boys, is a man of loyalty

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

from her example.” As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories and

never met Old Mrs.

Mr.

a bit chilly out

you should

catch a cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa

bundled up and

he'd never let me get sick.” Mr.

thriving, and it

the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by side, holding their new

booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they were priceless

certificate, gazing at the

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