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.

love and indulgence for his family knew

Jimenez,” Serenity greeted warmly, using the affectionate title everyone in the family had

surname, Mr. Jimenez never corrected

addressed him with care, he

said, his

where’s Sonny? Didn't he come along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity to explain

this, Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

boys, is a man of loyalty and

I was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she

man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively

Mrs. Lewis,

Mr.

bit chilly

should

“I'm fine,

up

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

was thriving, and it brought

Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by side,

small booklets seemed ordinary, but

gazing at

across his face—wide and

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