“They said they miss you and your sister, too. We’ll go home the day after tomorrow. Your cousin Sonny is already back in Wiltspoon.

“The Johnsons will also be visiting us next week.”

Serenity was not extending their stay in Solville not just because her husband was urging them to go home, but also because Ben Young-Johnson and his wife would be bringing their children to the York family home.

Despite their busy schedules, they all made time for the kids to get together, setting aside work to accompany them to their gathering.

“Will Laurence come too?”

Among the Johnson children, Heath’s favorite was actually Laurence, followed closely by Chloe.

“Of course. He’s your cousin Sonny’s best friend. They only get to see each other during summer and winter breaks.”

Heath was elated. “Then we should hurry back, Mom. I want to learn self-defense from Laurence. He’s the best at it, and he even knows how to treat illnesses.”

After six years of training, Laurence’s martial arts skills wer