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.

for his family knew no bounds, and

the affectionate title everyone in the family had

Mr. Jimenez

as they addressed him with care, he was

he said, his smile

He echoed

this, Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

the fourth of the Lewis boys, is a man of loyalty

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

Jimenez had

he had never met Old Mrs. Lewis, her reputation had

Mr.

still a bit chilly out

should

“I'm fine, Grandpa

bundled up and

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

was thriving, and it brought him immense

Liberty stood side by side, holding their new

small booklets seemed ordinary, but to

certificate, gazing at the photo

grin spread across his

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