Mrs. Brown was quiet on the other end of the line for a long moment.

Finally, she said, “Oh, today? Well...

congratulations, Liberty.

I hope you and Duncan have a lifetime of happiness together.” “Thank you,” Liberty replied simply.

There was so much Mrs. Brown had wanted to say, but now, hearing that Liberty and Duncan were getting their marriage certificate that very day, the words felt pointless.

With little else to add, Mrs. Brown ended the call.

As soon as she hung up, Mr. Brown, who had been sitting beside her, leaned in.

“So, did Liberty agree to let Sonny stay for a few days?” Mrs. Brown, lost in thought, didn’t answer immediately.

Just then, the master bedroom door opened, and Hank shuffled out in his pajamas.

Noticing his parents on the sofa, he yawned.

“Morning, Mom.

What's for breakfast?” Mrs. Brown shook herself out of her daze.

but they’re not

start cooking soon.” She glanced at

driving today?” “Nah,” Hank said,

the New Year holiday—hardly

I'd just relax

all the New Year

only three of us,

dad and I bought

be coming over tomorrow to stay for a couple of

time with him.” Hank noticed his mother’s

to actually want to come back,

Liberty push him into it.” “Liberty wouldn't do

always lets Sonny make

so well,” Mrs.

Lucas turned out like Sonny.” Hank

spoiled because of

“Mom, I haven’t had a good morning to

heading back to bed—call me when breakfast is ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when his mother called after him, “Hank.”

with Duncan today,” Mrs.

Hank shrugged.

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