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

using the affectionate

his surname, Mr. Jimenez

him

here,” he said,

where’s Sonny? Didn't he come along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier

this, Mr. Jimenez nodded

“That’s even better.

fourth of the Lewis boys, is a

younger, I heard about his

from her example.” As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories

Mrs. Lewis,

Mr.

bit chilly

you should

“I'm fine, Grandpa Jimenez,”

up and

let me get sick.” Mr. Jimenez smiled, comforted

generation was thriving, and it brought him

stood side by side, holding

booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan,

opened his certificate, gazing at the

spread across his face—wide and

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