"Well, I'm heading to Wiltspoon soon to visit my cousin, but I don't know if I'll get kicked out once I get there. I also need to see Mr. Jimenez. By the way, Liberty, how's Mr. Jimenez doing? Is he in good health?"

Mr. Jimenez was the oldest person Kathryn had ever seen. Back in her adoptive mother's village, the oldest man had lived into his eighties, and very few made it to ninety. But Mr. Jimenez was pushing a hundred.

The most impressive part? He didn't just walk on his own-he could still run, keeping pace with a few of his old friends.

Liberty replied, "Mr. Jimenez is doing well. My aunt takes him for a walk every day. When he stays in, he just sits in front of the cradle, staring at my cousin's baby. He could watch for hours."

The bond between generations ran deep.

was like seeing his own great-grandson-the greatgrandchild of the master he

and adjust his medication. He's in good spirits. Dr. Carden says there's no reason he won't live past a hundred."

revenge. Even the old doctor estimated he had, at

his mood had lifted. He had

he had to stick around at least until Liberty

Elisa get married-he

with the head of the family he had served alt his life, he would have good news to share. He imagined the head of the family smiling,

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