When it came to a journey, someone was bound to get off at some point and say goodbye.

When it was time for Cloud to go back, everyone sent him off at the airport.

Cloud held Lilly in his arms, a backpack on his back.

That was all he had on him. Two sets of clothes and a bottle of water, as he rushed off to wherever he had to be.

Cloud did not want to let go of Lilly, nagging at her before he left. “Lilly, be good and listen to Grandma! I’m not home all the time, please take care of her for me…”

Lilly nodded. “Mmhmm! Don’t worry, Uncle Cloud!”

Cloud wanted to tell her to remember to call him, but found that he could not bring himself to do such a simple thing.

The nature of his job made it impossible for him to pick up the phone if his family called. Sometimes, he would even need to cut his family off entirely if his job required it.

Other people could call home to talk to their parents if they got homesick.

If he got homesick, all he could do was look at the moon… the one thing that was constant wherever he was.

“Take care.” Blake stroked Lilly’s head, his heart aching. “You might be all grown up the next time I see you.”

It was one of his regrets, not being able to grow up with her.

“Don’t forget Uncle Cloud, alright?” Cloud said half-jokingly.

Lilly nodded. “Don’t worry, Uncle Cloud. I won’t forget you. You can pass on in peace… no, I mean, you can leave in peace!”

Cloud was speechless.why did it feel like changing the phrasing didn’t really do much?

He let out a chuckle, stroking Lilly’s head adoringly. “You and that brain of yours.”

Lilly held onto Cloud’s neck, pecking him on the cheek. “I wish Uncle Cloud the best of health, wealth, prosperity, luck, hopes, love, and dreams!”

Cloud took out an envelope of money…

Oh, he hadn’t brought an envelope. Cloud felt around his pockets, taking out two hundred bucks and handing it to Lilly. “Alright, my darling girl.”

Lilly broke out into a dazzling beam.

Everyone else said, ” ??

time to say goodbye, to

of food in her hand. “Alright, off you go, or you’ll be late… I made these tea-brewed eggs for you, as well as your favorite dumplings, steamed crab roe and shrimp noodles. This

of course, so just get the air

formed in Cloud’s throat, and he whispered, “Mom, take

at him

turned to leave, his reddened eyes

the second he had decided to serve his country that he would

he had seven brothers, though. His brother was the head of the Crawford Holdings and was thus at home all the time, his second and fifth brother worked in construction and also lived at home.

home, but could call home whenever he was free. Gilbert was a doctor, and still lived at home despite his busy

be filled with regret if his aging

checkpoint, turning to wave at everyone

there was no one in the departure hall

airport entrance. Lilly was riding

Cloud was speechless.

He finally teared up.

and

Blake was at the wheel, but

thoughtlessly cast a glance at a plane taking off

out a barely-audible sigh. All the yearning and worry she felt was held back, at

by the window, waving towards the

down in

been to drive, but that would take four hours. The plan changed to taking the

seats in a row, and the entire carriage only contained three rows of seats that

a screen and reading light, slippers and snacks. It was spacious

Bettany, Blake, Lilly

spots, not wanting to waste resources

around on the train or making

using the Crawfords’ personal vehicles, be it by car

make a little bit of

lowered her

was amused, chuckling at her. “Of course you can. Not disturbing anyone doesn’t mean you

She had

a train, and she sat down on her seat with excitement and curiosity. She felt

full of shock

he watched over her

was nothing

even freer, her kindergarten classes having turned outdoors. Blake was the only one feeling

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