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, ” ??

was time to

as well as your favorite dumplings, steamed crab roe and shrimp noodles. This box has chicken feet in it, you can snack on them. I’ve vacuum-sealed everything so you can take it

take drinks with you of course, so just get the air hostesses to

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

at him

his

the second he had decided to serve his country that he

the Crawford Holdings and was thus at home all the time, his second and fifth brother worked in construction and also lived at home. His third and fourth brothers had

harder time coming home, but could call home whenever he was free. Gilbert was a doctor, and

to leave. Cloud would be filled with regret if

checkpoint, turning to

there was no one in the departure hall

entrance. Lilly

Cloud was speechless.

He finally teared up.

and shook his

airport, everyone had gotten into the car. Blake was at the

at a plane taking off not

yearning and worry she

lay by the window, waving towards

back down in her

original plan had been to drive, but that would take four hours. The plan changed to

on a plane. There were only three seats in a row, and the entire carriage only contained three rows of seats that could be adjusted

screen and reading light, slippers and snacks.

Blake, Lilly and Margaret. There were five people in

to waste resources by taking

the train or making too much noise, or you’ll

had always traveled using the Crawfords’ personal vehicles, be it by car or plane. This was her first

got it, Grandma. Can I make a little bit

lowered her voice,

you can. Not disturbing anyone doesn’t mean you can’t do

nodded. She had

on her seat with excitement and curiosity. She felt around

full of shock

he watched over her

nothing but flowers and the beautiful

was even freer, her kindergarten classes having turned outdoors. Blake was

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