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

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

his surname, Mr.

as they addressed him with

here,” he said,

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

this, Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

Lewis boys, is a man of

I was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she

As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled

never met Old Mrs. Lewis, her

Mr.

still a bit

you should

cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa

bundled up

he'd never let me get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted by

younger generation was thriving, and it brought him immense

Liberty stood side by side, holding

small booklets seemed ordinary, but

certificate, gazing at the photo of him

grin spread across his face—wide and

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