“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

sonny crossed

you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

to be with her.” While Sonny had been having fun while

felt abandoned, like she’d been gone

weren't the same, especially since they

could only call

Liberty bent

until you start school,” she assured him, kissing

it means I can't be with

you’re the most important thing to me,

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

I just missed you.

been gone

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

hand on Sonny’s head and said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk

her rest.” Liberty shook her

“I’m fine.

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