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

the affectionate title everyone in the family had

Mr. Jimenez never corrected

they addressed him with care, he was

said, his

he come along?” He echoed Audrey's earlier question, prompting

this, Mr. Jimenez

“That’s even better.

of the Lewis boys, is a man

I heard about his grandmother—she was an incredible

young man, Mr. Jimenez

Mrs. Lewis, her reputation

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

bit chilly out

should

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

up

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

younger generation was thriving, and it brought

Liberty stood side by side,

small booklets seemed ordinary, but to Duncan, they were

gazing at the photo of

across his face—wide and

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