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

warmly, using the affectionate title everyone in the

his surname, Mr. Jimenez never

as they addressed him with

here,” he said, his smile

along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

boys, is a man of loyalty

was younger, I heard about his

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

had never met Old Mrs. Lewis,

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

bit

you should layer

catch a cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa Jimenez,” Serenity replied

bundled up

get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted by her

thriving, and it brought him immense

Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by side, holding their new

but to Duncan,

opened his certificate, gazing at

across his face—wide and

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