After a period of silence, Tatum responded, “As a worker, I can’t help myself. I might not be able to return home for the New Year this year.” Tania’s expression darkened. The good son she raised had left the young master behind to work as a laborer!

Tania expressed her frustration to her son, “If you don’t come back to celebrate the New Year, you should at least go to your grandma’s house and explain it to her yourself. I don’t understand your reasoning. The New Year is approaching, and you’re traveling so far without knowing when you’ll return.”

According to Tatum, he would now be a laborer, unable to help himself, and he couldn’t just return at will.

This wouldn’t prevent anyone from going home for the New Year. It’s a time for family reunions, and it’s the only time our whole family can be together, yet you have to travel so far.”

Tania felt upset at the thought of her youngest son, Tatum, not being home during the New Year.

Tatum replied, “Mom, I’m not sure if I can apply for the job yet. I’ll wait until I actually apply. I can’t say for certain if I’ll be able to come back to celebrate the New Year.”

Tania responded, “If you don’t pass the exam, come back immediately and wait until the New Year before leaving.” “Understood.” Tatum didn’t want to upset Tania, so he agreed with everything she said.

After finally calming Tania down and ending the call, Tatum thought to himself, “When my eldest brother and I were young, our parents often left, and sometimes we didn’t see them for a year and a half. Now…

As they have retired, it is now our turn to enjoy outdoor activities. They would prefer that we stay at home with them every day.

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As parents age, their perspectives shift. Their feelings toward their children also change.

While it’s not accurate to say their parents didn’t love them, when their parents were younger, they carried significant burdens and often relied on their grandparents for support. This allowed their parents to spend significantly less time with them.

Tania, after finishing her call with Tatum, sat on the sofa and let out a sigh.

Liam, who was reading the newspaper while wearing his reading glasses, heard her sigh. He asked, “Why are you sighing? The call has already been made. Our son is just going on a trip for the first time. Do you really need to worry about it all day? When they were little, you didn’t think about them so much. Visit owlstorynest to read the latest chapter of this novel.”

He continued, “Now that they are adults and have faced the challenges of life for many years, they have gained valuable experience. What is there left to worry about?”

Tania sighed again. “The New Year is approaching soon. Tatum has traveled far for his job as a cook. He is now a worker, and he doesn’t even know if he will have time off during the New Year or if he can return home to celebrate.”

Liam folded the newspaper and smiled, saying, “If he can’t come back for the New Year, that’s okay. Just remember, he can live happily there. Just wait until next year.”

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