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.

indulgence for his family knew no bounds, and they cherished

affectionate title everyone in

his surname, Mr. Jimenez never corrected

him with care,

said,

along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity

Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

boys, is a man of loyalty

I was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she was an

grandson wouldnt stray far from her example.” As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had

he had never met Old Mrs.

Mr. Jimenez

still a bit chilly

you should

a cold.” “I'm fine,

bundled up

get

thriving, and it

the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by side,

booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they

gazing at the photo of

spread across

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