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.

they’re not

start cooking soon.” She glanced at

you driving today?”

New Year holiday—hardly

just relax for a

New Year shopping, haven't we?” Mrs.

three of us, so we didn’t need

and I

Sonny might be coming over tomorrow to stay

him.” Hank noticed

actually want to come

push him into it.” “Liberty wouldn't

Sonny make his own

and Serenity have raised him so well,” Mrs. Brown

only Lucas turned out like Sonny.” Hank

spoiled because

keeps Sonny grounded.” “Mom, I haven’t had a good

to bed—call me when breakfast is ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when

certificate with Duncan

Hank shrugged.

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