Uncle Zak was lying to him.

Serenity replied to Sonny, “It’s snowing there, is it? Sonny’s got pretty good luck to be able to see real snow so soon after getting there.”

“And you can even make snowmen! I’ve never made a snowman in my whole life.”

“Was breakfast yummy? Make sure to put on more layers so you don’t catch a cold, okay?”

“Your Uncle Kevin has gone on holiday and will only be back in around two weeks. If you went with him, what about your preschool?”

If Kevin knew about this exchange, he would sigh in relief that he had fortunately left quickly enough not to get clung to by a little third wheel.

After receiving a response from Serenity, Sonny video-called her.

The aunt and nephew talked for half an hour over the phone.

After they hung up, Zachary muttered, “I didn’t know until today that Sonny was so chatty that he could talk to you for half an hour straight.”

Serenity laughed. “He might be a chatterbox in the future.

“But he’ll also be a warm-hearted boy.”

A warm