“I can walk by myself,” Duncan insisted, refusing Liberty’s help.

He could take a few steps, but he didn't walk like a typical person.

“I have something to support me, so it’s much easier to move around,” he explained as Liberty stood by, watching him approach.

“What's wrong?” Duncan asked gently.

“Are you okay? You've been sneezing a lot; maybe you caught a cold.” Duncan wanted to show he cared for her, just as she cared for him.

He longed for a relationship built on mutual support, understanding, and trust.

Liberty realized why he had come over.

“I sneeze occasionally, but you don't need to worry.

I’ve been in Jensburg for a while now, so I’ve adapted to the winter here,” she reassured him.

“Maybe someone is talking bad about me behind my back, which is why I keep sneezing, she joked.

Duncan, ever the protector, replied, “/WVhoever that person is, they dare to speak ill of my fiancee?” Liberty shot him a playful look, her face lighting up with happiness.

her,

had been with Hank, he

between genuine love and the facade

can’t think of anyone else who would criticize

Liberty shook her head.

about the Brown

ties to

since given up on Hank,

mistreated her, she had finally decided enough

every day, and she didn't want to dwell on

Duncan's voice turned sour.

knew him longer than I’ve known

married and had a

can't help but feel a

you first.” Liberty

me first, you might not

be jealous of him? My

only married for a few years, but I have decades ahead with

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