“I told Mrs. Lewis not to worry about picking you up at the airport.

Zachary and I will come get you ourselves.” Serenity then turned, smiling warmly at Duncan in greeting.

Duncan, usually gruff and no-nonsense, looked noticeably softer.

Love had a way of changing people.

Liberty was finally back.

She set Sonny down gently.

Though he’d shed a few tears, Sonny still clung tightly to Liberty.

Even Duncan, standing close by, couldn't get him to let go.

All Duncan could do was reach out to gently stroke Sonny’s little face.

The boy pouted, clearly upset.

He looked up at Duncan and complained, “Uncle Duncan, you went to find Mom without waiting for me.” Duncan knelt down and said, “You told me you'd be playing for a while, so I thought I'd go ahead.

But now we're both back, aren't we? Next time, I'll make sure to ask you first, okay? Don't stay mad at me—I even bought you lots of new toys.

here, let me

sonny crossed

Duncan, you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

her too, and I want to be with her.” While Sonny had been having fun while Liberty was away,

abandoned, like

the same, especially

only call late at night,

bent

here with you until you start school,” she assured

means I can't be with you as much

you’re the most important thing to

you so much, and everything I do is to give you a better life.” sonny returned the kiss

I just missed you.

gone

to see you, but now that you're here, I feel like crying.” Liberty held him close, letting him

“Sonny, why don’t

her rest.” Liberty

“I’m fine.

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