"And... Daddy!"

Parting was already emotional. However, hearing Orion say that made it feel as though someone was carving into Nina and Nash's hearts with a sharp knife, one slow cut at a time. "We will. We'll come back together to get you," they promised in unison.

Their voices were thick with emotion, as if something was lodged in their throats, making it impossible to swallow the pain. But they had no choice. They could only keep moving forward without looking back. Orion watched them leave, not shedding a single tear.

Pharaoh knelt beside Orion, speaking to him with patience. "What do you want to do, grandson? Do you want to go out and play, or would you like to start school?"

At five years old, children in the Yaren Tribe were usually finishing their last year of kindergarten and preparing to enter the first grade. But because of his health, Orion had not had the chance to attend school. Like most kids, he longed for playmates and the experience of school.

Looking up at Pharaoh with hopeful eyes, Orion answered, "Grandpa, I want... to go... to school."

last two words came out slowly, but his wish was

fulfill Orion's request. He immediately thought of Micah, who had once taught in the northern part of the tribe. Taking Orion

time, Pharaoh

immediately began preparing to teach him. But when Pharaoh heard that Micah intended to tutor Orion one-on-one, he

school. What's the point of bringing him to you if

explained, "I just thought it might be better to introduce him to school slowly, to help him adjust first." "Adjust to what?" Pharaoh interrupted sharply. "My grandson is bright.

adamant, but Micah had

Dominic's strict

by having a few kids come over here so he can get used to being around

home were different environments, and Pharaoh knew that if they were going to send Orion to school, they needed

Micah agreed, and soon,

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