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 bounds,

warmly, using the affectionate title

surname, Mr.

him with care,

he said,

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

Mr.

“That’s even better.

boys,

younger, I heard about his

grandson wouldnt stray far from her example.” As a young man, Mr. Jimenez had traveled extensively for business, encountering stories and legacies of families

Mrs.

inside,” Mr. Jimenez

still a bit chilly out

you should layer

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

up and

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

generation was thriving, and it brought

the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan and Liberty stood

but to

gazing at the photo

grin spread across his face—wide

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