“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

you.” sonny crossed

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

been having fun while Liberty was away, seeing her now brought all

like she’d been

calls weren't the same, especially since they didn't happen every

busy or could only call late at night,

sadness, Liberty bent down and lifted him

you until you start

can't

most important

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

I just missed you.

been gone so

that you're here, I feel like

hand on Sonny’s head and said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk for a bit? Mom just got back, and

Liberty shook her head,

“I’m fine.

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