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.

Bettany collapsed and only

check on her.

gentle elixir suitable for stabilizing the soul. I hoped it would help Bettany get through this

the Crawford family gathered

of the Crawford family had already

gone home.

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and Jack

in the living room, chatting and enjoying the

while before stepping outside. Then she found Margaret

you return home for the New Year,

but Lilly had no idea about

My son got married and is spending the New Year at hist wife’s place. I

left me after knowing I was working as a servant. He cared a lot

times, but what would I do there? His wife doesn’t want to live with me, so they usually stay in their new house. That would leave me

rather stay here. It’s much better.” Why

children now. Watching you all grow up, I can’t bear to leave!” She

also thought she should do all the cleaning and cooking. It was just too

happy to stay here,

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

away.

the 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

Lilly sat down in a nearby