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

start cooking soon.” She glanced

today?”

New Year holiday—hardly anyone’s

just relax for a few

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

only three of us, so we didn’t

dad and

and Sonny might be coming over tomorrow to stay for

spend some time with him.” Hank noticed his mother’s

actually want

Liberty push him into

always lets Sonny

so well,” Mrs. Brown replied with a

out like Sonny.”

Lucas is spoiled because of

had a good morning to sleep

bed—call me when breakfast is ready.” Hank was just about to head back to his room when his mother called after him, “Hank.” He turned, waiting to hear what she

marriage certificate with Duncan today,” Mrs. Brown told

Hank shrugged.

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