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.

knew no

warmly, using the affectionate title

surname, Mr. Jimenez never

addressed him with

he said, his smile

He echoed Audrey's earlier question,

this, Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

the fourth of the Lewis boys, is

I heard about his grandmother—she was an

Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories and legacies of families across

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

Mr. Jimenez

a bit chilly

you should layer

catch a cold.” “I'm fine, Grandpa Jimenez,” Serenity

bundled up and

he'd never let me get sick.” Mr.

and it brought

and Liberty stood side by side,

ordinary, but to Duncan, they were priceless

at the

across his face—wide and

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