Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

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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

check on her.

suitable for stabilizing the soul.

family gathered at the

servants of the Crawford family had already taken their

gone home.

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Margaret and Jack

the living room,

she found Margaret tidying up the dining room and

return home for the New Year, Margaret?” Lilly

about Margaret’s family situation, but

back for what? My son got married and is spending the New Year at hist wife’s place.

not been great since he was younger. He got a prestigious job after graduation and left me after knowing I was working as a servant. He cared a lot about his image. Moreover, I had never told him that

asked me to quit and go back several times, but what would I do there? His wife doesn’t want to live

stay here. It’s much better.”

grow up, I can’t bear to leave!” She had long considered the Crawford family her second home and loved everything

the Crawford family, right? Why should I go back and serve them? They thought I shouldn’t touch expensive things, but they also thought she should do all the cleaning and cooking. It was just too much! I served my son

to stay here, just like it’s

at Lilly, who had rolled up her sleeves to help, and shooed her Margaret said, “Little Miss, go

away.

Bettany was chatting with Cloud. I did not think I had the skills to control my facial expressions

a nearby chair and asked, “What about