As they bid farewell, none of them looked happy. Absolon managed to endure, but Jerrold was reluctant, clinging to Joselyn's leg.

"Grandmother, can't you come back with us? Mom and Aunt Lilah definitely miss you too. Please come with us?"

Though Jerrold was young, he was usually aloof and proud, rarely showing such a pleading expression.

Joselyn felt a slight pang in her heart but forced a smile, "Jerrold, be good and listen to your mom. I will visit soon."

Jerrold pouted, clearly dissatisfied with the answer.

At this moment, Melvin approached from a distance.

Joselyn immediately became wary, "Why are you here?" Saying this, she instinctively stepped in front of Jerrold.

Melvin noticed her action, his gaze dimming slightly, “What are you afraid of? I wouldn't hurt a child."

He chuckled softly and suddenly said, "I know you've already handed over all your work here. You don't want to stay any longer, do you?"

Joselyn was momentarily stunned, apparently not expecting him to have investigated her so thoroughly.

"Yes, this place no longer feels the same to me, she said frankly.

Although he had anticipated her answer, hearing her say it still pierced Melvin's heart.

Reflecting on the decade-plus of mutual respect between him and Joselyn, he had countless opportunities to confess and deepen their relationship.

But he never did.

Back then, he believed that as long as he stayed by her side long enough, treated her well, and was kind to Lillie, one day she would express her feelings for him.

But he hadn't expected...

In the end, he had to watch helplessly as the woman he loved walked away from him step by step.

She actually said that everything here no longer held any meaning for her.

"Joselyn, can you reconsider?" Melvin's voice trembled slightly.

Despite his effort to restrain himself, his pale lips betrayed his intense struggle and unwillingness.

“Have you forgotten? We've worked hard here together for over ten years. You've fought so hard to reach your current position.

Are you really going to abandon everything and start over back home? You've already grown unaccustomed to life back home."

"Here is where you can truly realize your full potential.

Besides, you promised me you'd stay. How can you go back on your word?"