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 ready

start cooking soon.”

driving today?” “Nah,” Hank said,

New Year holiday—hardly anyone’s taking

relax

we've already done all the New Year shopping, haven't we?” Mrs.

of us, so we didn’t

and I

tomorrow to stay

to spend some time with him.” Hank noticed his mother’s phone and figured she'd

want

into it.”

lets Sonny

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

only Lucas turned out

Lucas is spoiled because of

haven’t had a good

ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when his mother

with Duncan today,” Mrs.

Hank shrugged.

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