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 him for

Serenity greeted warmly, using the affectionate title everyone in

technically his surname, Mr.

long as they addressed him with care, he was

said, his smile

he come along?” He echoed

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

the Lewis boys, is a

I was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she

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

Mrs. Lewis, her reputation had preceded

inside,” Mr.

still a bit chilly out

you should layer

a cold.” “I'm fine,

bundled up

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

was thriving, and it

Duncan and Liberty stood side

seemed ordinary, but

at the photo of him and

spread across his face—wide

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