“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,

scoop Sonny up, and bring him back. He

was just

those two days already felt like

him longer than they should. If Sonny had stayed with

try to influence Sonny, planting harmful ideas in his

his frustration. "It's only been a few minutes, and I already miss Sonny. How am I supposed to survive two whole days? Hank might be

exit. She replied calmly, "Hank has changed a lot. He's a better father now, and I trust him to protect Sonny. It's only two days-they'll

tone was steady and resolute, but Duncan's brow

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