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

Ivan should pack your things and come with

Melody was left speechless.

in the Shaw family, so we

procedures. Drake happens to be in the same class, so

would last one or two years, or maybe even three to five years. While it might be slightly troublesome

exclaimed, “Ivan is used to being here! You can’t just decide on your own and

on his back and calmly said, “I

was not particularly clingy

arguing. With his father absent and his mother often sulking, he thought it would be better to

room and started packing his luggage

were warm and affectionate, but

embarked on the journey to Malie

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

Ivan responded simply, “Yeah.”

hummed, indicating that he

decided not to

simple “hmm” and refrained from asking any more

the other hand, was

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

was not there

his wrist to hide

Ivan through the

calm and dignified face, reminiscent of Colton’s, with cool and reserved eyes. He did not talk much

that Drake sometimes acted

already transferred to Malie City, it would be nice for Ivan to

same class. After his brother moved

found out that Ivan had also changed schools on the same

it happening to us? We’re the only

“This is unfair! This

with a dismissive tone,

Josh was disappointed

three unfortunate kids gazed helplessly at the distant sky, watching the sunset, and wondered if their

used to

who were “left behind”

two days and had grown accustomed to waiting for her older

elementary school, and the dismissal time varied—sometimes after four o’clock,

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