Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

“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

missed you.” sonny crossed his

Uncle Duncan, you

You only missed Mom.

Sonny had been having fun while Liberty was away, seeing her now brought all his feelings

felt abandoned, like she’d

same, especially since they didn't happen every

was often too busy or could only call late

sadness, Liberty bent

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

can't be with you as much as

you’re the most important thing to me,

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

I just missed you.

gone so

but now that you're here, I

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

her rest.” Liberty shook her head,

“I’m fine.