Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

Chapter 1275 Home

Ivan said, “Can we visit the Crawford family to celebrate the New Year after the holidays?”

Colton hesitated for a moment and sighed. Then, he said, “Maybe next time, Ivan. The Crawford family might not be in a convenient situation this year.”

Ivan found it strange and asked, “Why?”

Colton’s voice was heavy as he replied, “Cloud had sacrificed himself during a mission abroad.”

Ivan was stunned. I could not believe it! It was so sudden and hard to accept!

“Did

many people sacrifice themselves?” Ivan could not help but ask.

Colton shook his head and said, “Just him.”

Melody was shocked and quickly asked, “Why only him? I didn’t mean that. I meant…” She did not know what to say, feeling overwhelmed.

Colton explained, “The mission was very dangerous, with various factions in conflict, and not everyone supported our country.”

“However, Cloud was incredibly brave. He ensured the safe return of everyone and was the last one to withdraw.”

“Everyone had witnessed him creating one miracle after another, and they firmly believed he would make it out safely.”

“But no one could have expected that he would fall in the final round of attack.”

As Melody listened, she felt her nose tingle and her eyes well up with tears.

Ivan pondered. How could Bettany accept this fact? When Jean passed away, Bettany collapsed and only recovered when Lilly returned. Could Bettany endure this time? No, I had

check on her.

through his rings and found a gentle elixir suitable for stabilizing the soul. I hoped it would help Bettany

the Crawford family gathered

the Crawford family had already taken

gone home.

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and

the living room, chatting and enjoying the

played for a while before stepping outside. Then she

you return home for the New Year,

family situation, but

for what? My son got married and is spending the

a servant. He cared a lot about his image. Moreover, I had never told him that I worked for the Crawford family. I do not want him to come to the Crawford

doesn’t want to live with me, so they usually stay in

alone, I’d rather stay here. It’s much better.” Why should I return and face

like my children now. Watching you all grow up, I can’t bear to leave!” She had long considered the Crawford

expensive things, but they also thought she should do all the cleaning and cooking. It was just too much! I served my son when

happy to stay here, just like it’s

and shooed her Margaret said,

away.

living room as soon as Bettany was chatting with Cloud. I did not think I had the skills to control my facial expressions just yet. I might

nearby chair