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.

fact? When Jean passed away, Bettany collapsed and only recovered when Lilly

check on her.

elixir suitable for stabilizing the soul. I hoped it would

of the Crawford family gathered at

family had already taken their holidays

gone home.

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and Jack

living room, chatting

before stepping outside. Then she found Margaret tidying up the

return home for the New Year, Margaret?”

knew about Margaret’s family situation, but Lilly

married and is spending the New Year at hist wife’s place. I didn’t want to join

was working as 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 family if problems

I do there? His wife doesn’t want to live with me, so they

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

up and said. “You’re like my children now. Watching you all grow up, I can’t bear to leave!”

and said, “Honestly, I’m getting paid to work for 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

“I’m happy to stay here, just like it’s

and shooed

away.

to 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

in a nearby chair and asked,