Sonny, concerned for his mom, straightened his little body and mimicked what he'd seen her and Aunt Serenity do when he was unwell. He placed

one hand on Liberty's forehead, then his own, and finally leaned forward, pressing his forehead against hers.

Liberty couldn't help but smile at his sweet gesture, though she couldn't bring herself to explain her sore waist and wobbly legs. Instead, she shot a glare at Duncan, who sat at the edge of the bed. The look said it all: This is your fault.

Duncan, clearly amused, gave her a sheepish grin. He knew he had overindulged. After years of being single, he had let himself get carried away, and now Liberty was paying the price.

Sonny tilted his head and asked innocently, "Then how come you slept so late, Mom?

It's already eleven o'clock! I wanted to wake you up, but Uncle Duncan wouldn't let me. He said you were really tired and needed to rest.”

running around all day. It's been exhausting. Now that I finally have a break, I just wanted to sleep in and recharge. I promise, Sonny, I'm fine. Why don't you and Uncle Duncan head out for a bit? I'll get up, wash up, and come downstairs

scooping Sonny into his arms

paused and asked, "Do you want me to run a hot bath for

light but firm. "I'll take care of it myself. You two head downstairs." She didn't want to say

Duncan reluctantly left, taking

her aching body. By the time she was dressed and ready, she felt much better-her soreness reduced to a manageable level, and her steps

changes of clothes and some of his favorite toys. She didn't want him to feel bored when he returned to

dropped off the day before, Liberty handed three of them to Sonny. "Take these back to your dad and grandparents. Give one box to each of them-it's a nice way to

teaching Sonny

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