“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.

let

sonny crossed his arms,

you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

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

abandoned, like

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

was often too busy or could only call late at

Liberty bent down and lifted

you until you start school,” she assured him, kissing his

it means I can't be with you as much

most important

do is to give you a better life.”

I just missed you.

gone

see you, but now that you're here, I feel like crying.” Liberty

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

her rest.” Liberty shook

“I’m fine.

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