Married At First Sight By Gu Lingfei

Liberty glanced at Duncan, her lips curving into a teasing smile. "Duncan, your grin is so big it's practically reaching your ears."

Duncan's smile grew even brighter, if that were possible. "I'm happy-beyond happy."

The weather that day was fickle, alternating between sun and clouds, but even the sunniest moment couldn't compete with the radiance of Duncan's smile.

Liberty handed her marriage certificate to Sonny, who eagerly flipped through it. He recognized a few words but didn't fully grasp the meaning. What caught his attention most was the picture of his mother and Uncle Duncan.

Looking up, Sonny asked curiously, "Mom, I was there too. Why didn't the man who took your picture ask me to be in it?"

Liberty crouched down to his level, her tone gentle. "Sweetheart, this is a marriage certificate for Uncle Duncan and me. That's why it's just the two of

Uncle Duncan and I

up, planting a soft kiss on his cheek. "You can even call Uncle Duncan 'Dad' now

looked at Duncan, who was grinning like he'd won the lottery. His lips moved, but the word "Dad" wouldn't come out. He hesitated, not out of rejection but because he was used to calling someone else by that name—his biological

moment, Sonny asked, "Mom, can I just

settled, Duncan tucked his marriage certificate safely into his pocket and held out his arms. Liberty handed Sonny to him, and Duncan settled the little boy on his lap. Liberty took hold of the wheelchair, guiding them toward

okay?" He leaned forward and kissed Sonny's cheek. Duncan had taken extra care that morning, shaving his beard to ensure he'd look his best

filled with sincerity. "Liberty, it's okay if Sonny keeps calling me Uncle Duncan. It doesn't matter to me. No matter what he calls me, I'll always treat him like

nodded. "I won't push him. I

Duncan, now that you're married to my mom, are you going to