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.

his family knew no bounds, and

the affectionate title everyone in

technically his surname, Mr. Jimenez never corrected

addressed him with care, he

here,” he said, his smile

echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting Serenity to

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

the Lewis boys, is a man of

I heard about his

As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had

never met Old Mrs. Lewis, her

inside,” Mr.

bit chilly

you should

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

up

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

thriving, and it brought

Duncan and Liberty stood side by side, holding

but to Duncan, they

gazing at the

grin spread across

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