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

said was, “You and Ivan should pack

Melody was left speechless.

one else in the Shaw family, so we can

Colton thought her silence indicated agreement. He nodded and said, “I’ll take care of Ivan’s school transfer procedures. Drake happens to be in the same class, so we’ll go to Malie City

or two years, or maybe even three to five years. While it might

Melody exclaimed, “Ivan is used to being here! You can’t just

on his back and

was not particularly

and his mother

back to his room and

Other people’s sons were warm and

the end, Ivan’s family embarked on the

eyes closed on the plane, Colton suddenly opened his eyes and asked, “By the way, Ivan,

Ivan responded simply, “Yeah.”

did not elaborate and simply hummed, indicating that he did not want to discuss it

and decided not to press the

a simple “hmm” and refrained from

other hand, was left

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

was not

turned his

through the

boy had a calm and dignified face, reminiscent of Colton’s, with cool and reserved eyes.

was that Drake sometimes

would be nice for Ivan to have a friend

brother were in the same class. After his brother moved to Malie City, Ivan would

out that Ivan had also changed schools on the

to us? We’re

saying, “This is

a dismissive

Josh was disappointed

three unfortunate kids gazed helplessly at the distant sky, watching the sunset, and wondered if their sister was already out of school by

to go

who were “left

been attending kindergarten for two days and had grown accustomed to waiting for her older brother to pick her up after school each

the dismissal time varied—sometimes after four o’clock, other times after five

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