“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.

protective of her, something she hadn't experienced

he hadn't

genuine love and the facade

think of anyone else who

Liberty shook her head.

about the Brown

ties to

years now.” She had long since given up on Hank, completely moving on

had proposed and mistreated her,

life was improving every day, and

Duncan's voice turned sour.

longer than I’ve

were married and had

can't help but feel a bit jealous that Hank once

to think I didn’t know you first.”

had met me first, you might not have liked me at

him? My whole life belongs

a few years, but I have decades ahead with

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