“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 me

missed you.” sonny

Uncle Duncan, you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

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

like she’d been

same, especially since they didn't happen

call late at night, when Sonny had already fallen

her son’s sadness, Liberty bent down

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

sometimes it means I can't be with you as much as

the most important thing

I do is to give you a

I just missed you.

been gone so

I feel like crying.” Liberty held him

said, “Sonny, why don’t you walk

her rest.” Liberty shook her head,

“I’m fine.

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