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 they cherished

the affectionate title everyone in the family had

his surname, Mr. Jimenez

they addressed him with care, he was

he said, his smile

along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity to

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

Lewis boys, is a man of

I heard about his

As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively

met Old Mrs. Lewis,

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

a bit chilly out

should

cold.” “I'm fine,

up

let me get

was thriving, and it brought him immense

stood side

seemed ordinary, but to

his certificate, gazing at the photo of

spread across his face—wide

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