“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.

fiercely protective of her, something

been with Hank, he hadn't

genuine love and the

it’s your ex-in-laws, I can’t think of

Liberty shook her head.

about

no ties to

She had long since given up on Hank, completely moving on after

proposed and mistreated her, she had finally

day, and she didn't want

Duncan's voice turned sour.

longer than I’ve

married and had a

though you're divorced now, I can't help but

stings to think I didn’t know you first.” Liberty playfully

me first, you might not

him? My whole life

married for a few years, but I

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