Ch. 3886: Married At First Sight Chapter 3886
Chapter 3886Liberty glanced at Duncan, her lips curving into a teasing smile. "Duncan, your grin is so big itâs practically reaching your ears."
Duncanâs smile grew even brighter, if that were possible. "Iâm happyâbeyond happy."
The weather that day was fickle, alternating between sun and clouds, but even the sunniest moment couldnât compete with the radiance of Duncanâs smile.
Liberty handed her marriage certificate to Sonny, who eagerly flipped through it. He recognized a few words but didnât 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 didnât 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. Thatâs why itâs just the two of us in the photo. From now on, Uncle Duncan and I are officially a familyâa family of three. Isnât that exciting?"
She scooped Sonny up, planting a soft kiss on his cheek. "You can even call Uncle Duncan âDadâ now if you want."
Sonny looked at Duncan, who was grinning like heâd won the lottery. His lips moved, but the word "Dad" wouldnât come out. He hesitated, not out of rejection but because he was used to calling someone else by that nameâhis biological father.
After a moment, Sonny asked, "Mom, can I just keep calling him Uncle Duncan?"
Before Liberty could respond, 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 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 said warmly, "you can call me Dad, or you can keep calling me Uncle Duncan. Itâs completely up to you. No pressure, okay?"
He leaned forward and kissed Sonnyâs cheek. Duncan had taken extra care that morning, shaving his beard to ensure heâd look his best for the big day. The effort paid offâthis time, Sonny didnât complain about his scratchy beard.
Duncan turned to Liberty, his voice filled with sincerity. "Liberty, itâs okay if Sonny keeps calling me Uncle Duncan. It doesnât matter to me. No matter what he calls me, Iâll always treat him like my own son."
Libertyâs eyes softened as she nodded. "I wonât push him. I just wanted him to know he has the option."
Sonny, still processing the dayâs events, piped up again. "Uncle Duncan, now that youâre married to my mom, are you going to move in and live with us?"
Duncan chuckled, appreciating the little boyâs straightforwardness. "Thatâs right. Starting tonight, Iâll be living with you and your mom. From now on, weâre all togetherâno more being apart. Sound good?"
Sonny clapped his hands enthusiastically. "Okay! I warmly welcome you, Uncle Duncan!"
His genuine excitement brought a smile to both Liberty and Duncanâs faces. They exchanged a glance, a shared understanding passing between themâthey were building something solid and filled with love.
As they left the Civil Affairs Bureau, Duncanâs two bodyguards were waiting by the car. The moment 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 was the beginning of a new chapterâone filled with promise, unity, and joy.