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 pack your things and come

Melody was left speechless.

in the

procedures. Drake happens to be in the

last one or two years, or maybe even three to five

used to being here! You can’t just decide on your

Ivan appeared with his schoolbag on his

was not particularly clingy toward his

want to see his parents arguing. With his father absent and his mother often sulking, he thought it would be better to go along with

he went back to his room and started packing his luggage without any further

were warm and affectionate, but what about

end, Ivan’s family embarked on the journey

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

Ivan responded simply, “Yeah.”

that he did not

and decided not to

uttered a simple “hmm” and refrained from asking any

other

his head to 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

was not there

his

Ivan through the

Colton’s, with cool and reserved eyes. He did not talk much and

was that Drake sometimes acted a bit arrogant in front of Lilly, whereas Ivan

Drake already transferred to Malie City, it would be nice for Ivan to have a friend

below Drake, and Ivan and his brother were in the same class. After his brother

that Ivan had also changed

to us? We’re the only ones who can’t

“This is unfair!

responded with a

Josh was disappointed

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

to

them, the children who were “left behind” remained,

to waiting for her older brother

and the dismissal time

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