“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.

turned back every few steps, waving enthusiastically

He kept reminding himself over and

was just

those two days already felt

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,

the Browns might try to influence

a few minutes, and I already miss Sonny. How am I supposed to survive two whole days? Hank might be his father, but I hate the idea of him taking

now, and I trust him to protect Sonny. It's only two days-they'll have some quality father-son time. We shouldn't worry. Even Sonny's grandparents have softened over time. He's

was steady and resolute, but Duncan's brow furrowed in

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