“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

missed you.” sonny crossed his arms,

Duncan, you didn’t

You only missed Mom.

to be with her.” While Sonny had been having fun while Liberty was away, seeing her now brought all his feelings rushing

abandoned, like she’d been

especially since

was often too busy or could only call late at night,

son’s sadness, Liberty bent

here with you until you start school,” she

I can't be with

most important

give you a better life.” sonny returned the

I just missed you.

been gone so

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

don’t you

her rest.” Liberty shook

“I’m fine.

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