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.

his family knew no bounds, and they

affectionate title everyone in the family had

Mr. Jimenez never corrected

long as they addressed him

he said, his smile

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

Mr.

“That’s even better.

boys,

heard about his grandmother—she

Jimenez

had never met Old Mrs. Lewis, her

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

still a bit chilly

you should

cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa Jimenez,”

up

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

younger generation was thriving, and it

Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by side, holding their new

small booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they were priceless

certificate, gazing at the

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