Lysander said, "Let's head back to Royal Estates."

"Actually, could you drop me off at the military academy first?" Atticus Sinclair spoke up.

As soon as he said this, both Thalassa and Lysander turned to look at him, their eyes filled with reluctance. They had only just reunited, and now Atticus Sinclair was going back to the academy?

After Atticus spoke, he saw his parents looking at him with eyes full of longing, making his heart ache. He too didn't want to part with them so soon. But, rules were rules.

Atticus said, "I got a half-day leave from the drill sergeant, and it's almost over. I have to go back. Can't break my word."

Lysander felt proud of his words: "That's my boy, a soldier through and through."

"How are your siblings adjusting to their studies?" Thalassa knew they couldn't keep Atticus any longer, but she still couldn't help feeling sad. Kids grow up, find their own place in the world, and need to spread their wings. Her love couldn't be the chain that held them back. The best kind of love was letting go when it's time, allowing them to soar freely.

Dorian, Elowen, and Sophia. This time, she only saw Atticus.

getting along with everyone. He's the center

Elowen, ever since she joined the academy, the cafeteria's menu got a major

a lot of students by identifying fake jewelry, saving their parents from getting scammed. Even our instructors

of his siblings,

their accomplishments. Listening, Thalassa's smile widened, her eyes moistening with tears. Even though she hadn't seen her children, hearing about their school life from Atticus allowed her to picture their lively and popular selves, filling her with both. joy and

something wrong?" Atticus suddenly stopped, anxiously looking

no, of course

her longing for

nodded, looking down, "Sorry, Mom. They couldn't get leave permits, so they can't come out. And only Grandpa has been able

to bring his parents to the

Seeing Atticus's guilty face,

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