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 no bounds, and they cherished him for

using the affectionate title everyone in the

Mr. Jimenez

as they addressed him

here,” he said, his

echoed Audrey's earlier

Mr.

“That’s even better.

the Lewis boys, is a

younger, I heard about his

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

Old Mrs.

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

still a bit

you should layer

catch a cold.” “I'm fine,

up and

me get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted

was thriving, and it brought him

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

small booklets seemed ordinary, but

at the photo

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