Liberty found an excuse to end the call.

She then watched Duncan, who was playing with Sonny.

Everyone liked to tease her and Duncan.

Liberty walked over and sat beside the boys. She smiled at Sonny and asked, “Shall we spend the holidays with Dunc?”

Sonny replied, “Of course. Who else will he spend it with?”

Liberty was rendered speechless.

Her son had long considered Duncan as family and was accustomed to his presence.

She patted his head and looked toward Duncan. She asked, “I’ll try to be back before the city hall closes for the holidays. We can sign the papers and get our marriage license first. After your legs fully recover, we can hold a wedding. What do you think?”

Duncan refused.

“I don’t want us to get married in secret. I want to officially propose to you and hear you say yes before we get our marriage license.

“While I can walk short distances now, it’s still difficult for me to go down on one knee to propose. Give me some time. I can’t make it in time befor