Lilly asked that question every year to the Teacher.
She got the answer of the every year from the Teacher was negative.
“I don’t know how Siena is doing.” Lilly sighed worriedly, “I thought she would call me, but she didn’t call me at all.”
“After so many years, Siena also has her own new life.” The Teacher comforted, “In the future, if you are destined, you will meet again.”
Lilly: “Um.”
Layla bought several peace charms at the temple, one for her father and one for her mother. She kept one for herself, and took the remaining two back to her brother Hayden and Robert.
“Mom, what wish did you make this year? My New Year’s wish is for the whole family to be safe and healthy.” Layla asked.
Avery: “Mom’s wish is the same every year.”
Layla: “I know what your wish is. Get Haze back, right?”
Avery shook her head: “Mom’s wish is for our family to be happy and safe. Your father’s wish is to find Haze.”
Layla: “…”
Avery: “For fear of being too greedy, the God will not agree.”
Layla couldn’t help laughing: “Mom, don’t be too pessimistic. You might find Haze someday.”
Avery: “I’ve been disappointed so many times that I’ve become numb. But I still have hope.”
Layla: “Well! The air on the mountain is so good. It feels like people have been purified when they come to the mountain. The troubles in my heart are not so annoying.”
Avery: “You can come out more in the future.”
“Well. Mom, I’m a little scared.” Layla looked at the scenery in the distance, and expressed her worries, “Brother helped me find a marriage, I agreed, and it’s not easy to refuse now. It feels like if I really want to marry, then I’ll be famous. I don’t want to be so high-profile.”
Avery listened quietly to her daughter’s mood.
Layla continued, “But I think what my brother said is right. I should get to know more people of the opposite s-e-x, so that I can open my eyes. So, I still have to seek marriage.”
“Layla, don’t care too much about other people’s eyes. Don’t worry about what others say about you, as long as you live comfortably and happily.” Avery put her hands on Layla’s shoulders.
Layla was a little taller than Avery. The mother and daughter were together and were often regarded as sisters.
“Mom, did Eric wish you New Year’s greetings?” Layla asked suddenly after being silent for a few seconds.
“He sent me a message wishing me a happy New Year, but he didn’t say that he would come to our house to pay New Year’s greetings.” Avery couldn’t help laughing, “I guess he was also scared. He had agreed to quit the circle and didn’t dare to come to see me for dinner.”
“Hmph! He’s going to his girlfriend’s house to pay New Year’s greetings! Isn’t his girlfriend from Bridgedale?” Layla snorted coldly.
Avery: “Layla, don’t think about it. Let’s go see the kids in the backyard!”
Layla: “Um.”
……
Santos family.
Today, relatives and friends came to pay New Year’s greetings, and Eric played with a group of children in the room.
No matter how old Eric was, he was always very attractive to children.
Children as young as 1 or 2 years old, up to 8 or 9 years old, all liked to cling to him.
So every year during New Year, as long as he was at home, his task was to take care of the children.
Eric also liked to take care of children, because if he did not bring children, he would be urged to marry by his relatives.
Years ago, he officially announced his relationship. This year, relatives stopped rushing when they saw him, but asked when they would bring their girlfriend back to see him.