Spoiled by Eight Uncles (Lily)

Chapter 1275 Home Ivan said, “Can we visit the Crawford family to celebrate the New Year after the holidays?” Colton hesitated for a moment and sighed. Then, he said, “Maybe next time, Ivan. The Crawford family might not be in a convenient situation this year.” Ivan found it strange and asked, “Why?” Colton’s voice was heavy as he replied, “Cloud had sacrificed himself during a mission abroad.” Ivan was stunned. | could not believe it! It was so sudden and hard to accept! “Did many people sacrifice themselves?” Ivan could not help but ask.

Colton shook his head and said, “Just him.” Melody was shocked and quickly asked, “Why only him? | didn’t mean that. | meant...” She did not know what to say, feeling overwhelmed.

Colton explained, “The mission was very dangerous, with various factions in conflict, and not everyone supported our country.” “However, Cloud was incredibly brave. He ensured the safe return of everyone and was the last one to withdraw.” “Everyone had witnessed him creating one miracle after another, and they firmly believed he would make it out safely.” “But no one could have expected that he would fall in the final round of attack.” As Melody listened, she felt her nose tingle and her eyes well up with tears.

Meanwhile, Ivan pondered. How could Bettany accept this fact? When Jean passed away, Bettany collapsed and only recovered when Lilly returned. Could Bettany endure this time? No, | had to go.

check on her.

Ivan searched through his rings and found a gentle elixir suitable for stabilizing the soul. | hoped it would help Bettany get through this difficult time.

All members of the Crawford family gathered at the Crawford Mansion.

The other servants of the Crawford family had already taken their holidays and gone home.

II [¢) 13 However, Margaret and Jack stayed behind.

Everyone was in the living room, chatting and enjoying the moment.

Lilly played for a while before stepping outside. Then she found Margaret tidying up the dining room and joined her.

“Why didn’t you return home for the New Year, Margaret?” Lilly asked.

Bettany knew about Margaret's family situation, but Lilly had no idea about it.

Margaret replied, “Go back for what? My son got married and is spending the New Year at hist wife’s place. | didn’t want to join them.” Margaret's husband had passed away, leaving only Margaret and their son. Our relationship had not been great since he was younger. He got a prestigious job after graduation and left me after knowing | was working as a servant. He cared a lot about his image. Moreover, | had never told him that | worked for the Crawford family. | do not want him to come to the Crawford family if problems happen. It is troublesome.

“He’s asked me to quit and go back several times, but what would | do there? His wife doesn’t want to live with me, so they usually stay in their new house. That would leave me alone in the old house.” Margaret said, “Being all alone, I'd rather stay here. It's much better.” Why should I return and face such loneliness? Margaret continued to tidy up and said. “You're like my children now. Watching you all grow up, | can’t bear to leave!” She had long considered the Crawford family her second home and loved everything about it.

Margaret felt somehow unhappy and said, “Honestly, I'm getting paid to work for the Crawford family, right? Why should | go back and serve them? They thought | shouldn't touch expensive things, but they also thought she should do all the cleaning and cooking. It was just too much! | served my son when | was young. Why should | serve him and his wife now? I'm not stupid!” Margaret said, “I'm happy to stay here, just like it's my home.

Margaret looked at Lilly, who had rolled up her sleeves to help, and shooed her Margaret said, “Little Miss, go outside. | can handle this on my own!” away.

Lilly did not want to return to the living room as soon as Bettany was chatting with Cloud. | did not think | had the skills to control my facial expressions just yet. | might just burst into tears when | see Cloud.

So, Lilly sat down in a nearby chair and asked, “What about Jack?” II 2/3 [¢) r Jack had not gone back for the New Year either.

Margaret replied, “Jack only has one daughter, and she got married and moved abroad. It's too far away. It was an unavoidable situation.” Lilly nodded and said appreciatively, “Thank you, Margaret and Jack. With you here, Granny won't feel so lonely at home.” Margaret chuckled and said, “It's our jab! We’re happy to help!” Margaret added playfully, “We didn’t want to, but the Crawford family is just too generous!” Lilly burst into laughter upon listening to Margaret's words.

Suddenly, Lilly's phone chimed.

Lilly picked up her phone, but she rarely used it. There was hardly any communication in the underworld, and she did not have many people to contact daily. Her classmates had created a group chat for the upcoming New Year and added her to the chat.

However, she had silenced the group messages because they were too talkative.

Lilly unlocked her phone and saw a message from Ivan.

Ivan wrote, “Lilly, are you home? I'm at your doorstep.” Lilly was surprised. Why had he come? Wasn't he planning to visit for the New Year in a few days?