Chapter 3886

Liberty glanced at Duncan, her lips curling into a teasing smile. “Duncan, your grin is so wide it’s almost reaching your ears.” Duncan’s smile brightened even further, if that was possible. “I’m happy—beyond happy.”

The weather that day was unpredictable, shifting between sunshine and clouds, but not even the sunniest moments could match the brilliance 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 understand their meaning. What captivated him most was the image of his mother and Uncle Duncan.

Looking up, Sonny asked with curiosity, “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 us in the photo. From now on, Uncle Duncan and I are officially a family—a family of three. Isn’t that exciting?”

She scooped Sonny up and planted a soft kiss on his cheek. “You can even call Uncle Duncan ‘Dad’ now if you want.” Sonny 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 from rejection, but because he was accustomed to calling someone else by that name—his biological father.

After a moment, Sonny asked, “Mom, can I just keep calling him Uncle Duncan?” Before Liberty could reply, Duncan chimed in with an easygoing smile. “Of course, Sonny. You can call me whatever makes you comfortable.”

With that settled, Duncan tucked his marriage certificate safely into his pocket and extended his hand.

arms. Liberty reached into her pocket and held out her arms. She handed Sonny to Duncan, who settled the little boy on his lap. Liberty took hold of the wheelchair, guiding them toward the exit of the Civil Affairs Bureau.

“Sonny,” Duncan said warmly, “you can call me Dad, or you can continue calling me Uncle Duncan. It’s entirely up to you. No pressure, okay?” He leaned forward and kissed Sonny’s cheek. That morning, Duncan had made an extra effort to look his best for the big day by shaving his beard. The effort paid off—this time, Sonny didn’t complain about the scratchy texture.

Turning to Liberty, Duncan spoke sincerely. “Liberty, it’s perfectly fine if Sonny keeps calling me Uncle Duncan. It doesn’t matter to me. Regardless of what he calls me, I’ll always treat him like my own son.”

Liberty’s eyes softened as she nodded, understanding his intent. “I just wanted him to know he has the option.”

Sonny, still processing the day’s events, piped up again. “Uncle Duncan, now that you’re married to my mom, are you going to move in and live with us?”

Duncan chuckled, appreciating the little boy’s straightforwardness. “That’s right! Starting tonight, I’ll be living with you and your mom. From now on, we’re all together—no more being apart. Sound good?”

Sonny clapped his hands enthusiastically. “Okay! I warmly welcome you, Uncle Duncan!”

His genuine excitement brought smiles to both Liberty and Duncan’s faces. They exchanged a glance, a shared understanding passing between them—they were building something solid and filled with love.

As they left the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan’s two bodyguards were waiting by the car. The moment they spotted the family, the bodyguards stepped forward to greet them, their demeanor respectful.

Duncan chuckled, appreciating the little boy’s honesty. “That’s correct. Starting tonight, I’ll be living with you and your mom. From now on, we’re all together—no more being apart. Does that sound good?”
Sonny clapped his hands in excitement. “Okay! I warmly welcome you, Uncle Duncan!”
His genuine enthusiasm brought smiles to both Liberty and Duncan’s faces. They exchanged a glance, a shared understanding passing between them—they were creating something strong and filled with love.
As they left the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncan’s two bodyguards were waiting by the car. When they spotted the family, the bodyguards stepped forward to greet them, their professional demeanor contrasting with the warmth of the trio.
For Duncan, Liberty, and Sonny, this marked the beginning of a new chapter—filled with promise, unity, and joy.