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.”

stopped, expecting him to

and Ivan should

Melody was left speechless.

continued, “There’s no one else in the

procedures. Drake happens to be in the same class, so we’ll go to Malie

maybe even three to

“Ivan is used to being here! You can’t just decide

his schoolbag on his

not particularly clingy toward his

and his mother often sulking,

speaking, he went back to his room

sons were

family embarked on the journey to

plane, Colton suddenly opened his eyes and asked, “By the way, Ivan, do you

Ivan responded simply, “Yeah.”

hummed, indicating that he did not want

and decided not to press the matter.

uttered a simple “hmm”

on the other

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

was not there

turned his wrist to hide the

Ivan through the

dignified face, reminiscent of Colton’s, with cool and reserved eyes. He did not talk much and shared the same personality

and they had similar personalities. The only difference was that Drake sometimes acted

City, it would be nice for Ivan to have a friend to be together in

and Ivan and his brother were in the same class. After his brother moved to Malie City, Ivan would occasionally leave school with

found out that Ivan had also

happening to us? We’re the

anger, saying, “This is unfair!

responded with a dismissive

Josh was disappointed

distant sky, watching the sunset, and wondered if

used to go

children who were “left behind” remained, and it was

to waiting for her older brother to

brother attended a public elementary school, and the dismissal time varied—sometimes after four o’clock, other times after

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