serenity linked arms with Audrey, flashing her a reassuring smile.

“Aunt, don't worry.

My second cousin Leland is a good man.

When the time is right, he'll settle down and get married.” Audrey sighed, a mix of exasperation and affection in her voice.

“I hope so.

He's not exactly young anymore.

Kids—they're always a source of worry, no matter how old they get.” Her thoughts shifted, and she asked, “Where's Sonny? Didn't you come from your sister's house? Why isn't he with you?” “My sister and brother Duncan took Sonny with them to the Civil Affairs Bureau.

They said it's a family matter, so all three of them had to go together,” Serenity explained.

Audrey chuckled.

“Duncan doesn't mind bringing along a little tag-along, huh? That's good.

They're going to be a family of three from now on.” The three walked together toward Mr. Jimenez, who sat peacefully in the garden.

His warm, gentle smile greeted them.

To the younger generation, Mr. Jimenez was the picture of kindness.

and indulgence for his family knew no bounds, and they cherished him for

using the affectionate title everyone in

Mr. Jimenez

they addressed him with care, he

here,” he said,

He echoed

Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

the fourth of the Lewis boys, is a man of loyalty and

I heard about

wouldnt stray far from her example.” As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories and legacies of

met Old Mrs. Lewis, her reputation had preceded

Mr.

a bit

you should layer

fine,

up

with Zachary around, he'd never let me get sick.”

thriving, and

the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by

but to Duncan, they

at the photo of

spread across

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