Married at First Sight novel (Serenity and Zachary York)

Chapter 3886

Liberty glanced at Duncan, her lips curving into a teasing smile. "Duncan, your grin is so big it's practically reaching your ears." Duncan's smile grew even brighter, if that were possible. "I'm happy-beyond happy."

The weather that day was fickle, alternating between sun and clouds, but even the sunniest moment couldn't compete with the radiance 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 grasp the meaning. What caught his attention most was the picture of his mother and Uncle Duncan. Looking up, Sonny asked curiously, "Mom, I was there too. Why didn't the man who took your picture ask me to be in it?"

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

won the lottery. His lips moved, but the word "Dad" wouldn't come out. He hesitated, not out of rejection but because he was used to calling someone else by that name-his biological father. After a moment, Sonny asked,

an easygoing smile. "Of course,

settled, Duncan tucked his marriage certificate safely into his pocket and held out his arms. Liberty handed Sonny to him, and Duncan 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

big day. The effort paid off-this time, Sonny didn't complain about his scratchy beard. Duncan turned to Liberty, his voice filled with sincerity. "Liberty, it's okay if Sonny keeps calling me Uncle Duncan. It doesn't matter to me. No matter what he calls me, I'll always treat him like my own son." Liberty's eyes softened

events, piped up again. "Uncle Duncan, now that you're married to my mom, are you going to move

with you and your mom. From now on, we're all together-no more being apart. Sound good?" Sonny