Eight Uncles' Beloved Treasure (Lily)

At the Shaw family’s residence, Colton packed his belongings while Melody stood nearby, arms folded, wearing a frown. She asked, “Do you have to go?”

After finally being transferred back to Alfornada and finding stability, Colton was now being sent to Malie City.

It was said that they would undergo long-term training stationed there.

Colton lifted his head, his voice unusually gentle as he replied, “Are you gonna miss me?”

Melody paused, then sneered, “Don’t try to sugarcoat it.”

A hint of helplessness flickered in Colton’s eyes, but he remained silent.

This version of Colton was as gentle as a cloud.

In his eyes, there was only the nation, its people, the safety of the country, the frontline battlefield, comrades-in-arms, team meetings…

His time was always dedicated to others, except for her and Ivan.

Ivan had grown up without Colton ever taking him to school, and he was absent when their child had a high fever and fell ill.

The only time he made an appearance was when Ivan was kidnapped and remained missing for a few days before finally causing him to “be aware.”

It was during that time that he stayed with Ivan for a few days.

Melody could not help but feel disappointed.

Others praised him for his respect and dedication.

But as a family member, only she knew how sorrowful it felt.

Initially, this would not have been an issue as she was someone who understood the importance of duty.

However, there was a female officer on his team who worked closely with him, and he often interacted with her. Melody could not help but feel uneasy about it.

After Melody mentioned her concerns, Colton simply stated that he had nothing to do with the other woman and provided no further explanation. Another year passed in their busy lives.

Melody, like any wife would be, grew increasingly frustrated. She turned around with a displeased expression and left the room.

Colton paused in his packing, a frown on his face. What did he say wrong this time? Did she want to accompany him?

The thought of Blake taking Lilly to Malie City made him reconsider. Perhaps it was not ideal to be separated from his family for an extended period.

Realizing why Melody was upset, Colton called out to her, “Wait.”

him to say

all he said was, “You and Ivan should pack your things and come with

Melody was left speechless.

else in the Shaw family, so we can leave

thought her silence indicated agreement. He nodded and said, “I’ll take care of Ivan’s school transfer procedures. Drake happens

maybe even three to five years. While it might be slightly troublesome to transfer schools, it was not a

can’t just decide on your own and ask him if

Ivan appeared with his schoolbag on his back and calmly said,

particularly clingy toward

did not want to see his parents arguing. With his father absent and his mother often sulking, he

to his room and started packing his luggage

was left dumbfounded. Other people’s sons were warm

Ivan’s family embarked on the

eyes closed on the plane, Colton suddenly opened his eyes and asked, “By the way, Ivan, do you remember what happened during the two days when

Ivan responded simply, “Yeah.”

and simply hummed, indicating that he did not want

not to press the matter. He nodded and

that, he also uttered a simple “hmm” and refrained from asking

other hand,

gaze at the white clouds outside, his eyes slightly darkened. He calmly raised his hand and observed it. On the inside of his wrist, there was a simple pattern that covered half of it, seemingly wrapped around a blood

pattern was not

his wrist to hide the

Ivan through

little boy had a calm and dignified face, reminiscent of Colton’s, with cool and

personalities. The only difference was that Drake sometimes acted a bit arrogant in front of Lilly, whereas Ivan always offered candy to Lilly whenever

Drake already transferred to Malie City, it would be nice

…

brother were in the same

found out that Ivan had also changed schools on

is it happening to

expressed her anger, saying, “This is unfair! This is

responded with a dismissive tone,

Josh was disappointed

gazed helplessly at the distant sky, watching the sunset, and wondered

used to go

children who were “left behind” remained,

…

to waiting for her older brother to pick her up after school each

public elementary school, and the dismissal time varied—sometimes after four