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, ” ??

it was time to say goodbye,

as your favorite dumplings, steamed crab roe and shrimp noodles. This box has chicken feet

can’t take drinks with you of course, so just get the air hostesses to get you a drink

throat, and he whispered, “Mom, take care of

nodded, gesturing at him to go.

leave, his reddened eyes

filial at the same time. Cloud had known from the second he had decided to serve his country

second and fifth brother worked in construction and also lived at home. His third and

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

be filled with regret if his aging parents had no one

through the checkpoint, turning to wave

there was no one in

already at the airport entrance. Lilly was riding on Blake’s shoulders, chatting away

Cloud was speechless.

He finally teared up.

and shook his head before

had gotten into the car. Blake was

glance at a plane taking off not

yearning and worry

by the window, waving

sat back down in

but that would take four

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

screen and reading light, slippers and snacks.

Bettany, Blake, Lilly and Margaret. There were five

booked five spots, not wanting to waste

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

Crawfords’ personal vehicles, be it by car or plane. This was her first time

make a little bit of

lowered her voice, speaking

her. “Of course you can. Not disturbing anyone doesn’t mean you can’t do anything

nodded. She had

down on her seat with excitement and curiosity. She felt around her, adjusting her

full

to her, smiling as he watched over her while

the way was nothing but flowers and the

time. Lilly was even freer, her kindergarten classes having turned outdoors. Blake was the only one feeling not

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