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.

love and indulgence for his family knew

affectionate title everyone in

surname, Mr.

long as they addressed him with care, he

he said,

Sonny? Didn't he come along?” He echoed

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

the fourth of the Lewis boys, is a

younger, I heard about his

As a young man, Mr. Jimenez

never met Old Mrs.

inside,” Mr.

bit

should layer

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

bundled up and

me get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted

thriving, and it brought him

Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood

seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they were

at the photo of

spread across

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