“Uncle Duncan,” Sonny said sweetly, "you have to come with Mom to pick me up, okay?”

"Absolutely," Duncan replied without hesitation, his voice filled with warmth.

Even though Sonny was still standing right in front of him, Duncan already missed him. Letting go of the little boy felt harder than he had anticipated. Sonny slid down from Duncan's lap and ran back to Hank, grabbing his dad's hand.

Hank glanced at Duncan, as though wanting to say something, but ultimately, he stayed silent.

Finally, Hank spoke to Liberty and Duncan. "Liberty, Mr. Lewis, Sonny and I are heading upstairs. His grandparents are waiting for him." Liberty nodded. "Alright."

She and Duncan stood still, watching as Hank walked away with Sonny.

back every few steps, waving enthusiastically

scoop Sonny up, and bring him back. He

was just

two days already felt

to FC Manor during his winter vacation, ensuring the Brown family didn't keep him longer than they should. If Sonny had stayed with the Browns for weeks or worse, months-Duncan didn't think he

and the Browns might try to influence Sonny, planting harmful ideas in

to survive two

father now, and I trust him to

steady and resolute, but Duncan's brow furrowed

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