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.

family knew no bounds, and they cherished

Serenity greeted warmly, using the affectionate

technically his surname, Mr. Jimenez never

they addressed him with

he said, his

echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity

Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

fourth of the Lewis boys, is a man of loyalty

was younger, I heard about his grandmother—she was

young man, Mr. Jimenez had

Mrs. Lewis, her reputation

Mr. Jimenez

still a bit chilly out

should

catch a cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa

up

around, he'd never let me get sick.”

generation was thriving, and it

Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood side by side, holding their new marriage

booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they

opened his certificate, gazing at

spread across his

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