Chapter 7
My dream had always been to travel the world. In the past, I had no money, so I could only stare blankly at the scenic photos in magazines. Later on, my health worsened, and even stepping out of the hospital ward became a luxury.
But I finally had the chance now. After recuperating, I packed my bags and set off on a journey around the world.
My first stop was Pravile, the city I had always dreamed of visiting. Standing beneath the Effen Tower, my heart felt full as I looked up at the sparkling lights.
My phone rang. Winston’s video call came through.
“Did you arrive at Pravile safely, darling?” he asked worriedly.
I smiled and nodded, pointing my camera toward the tower behind me. “Look. I’m finally here!”
Winston’s gaze softened as he smiled. “It’s beautiful. Are you happy?”
“I am,” I softly replied. “This is where I dreamt of.”
Winston fell silent before saying, “I can always fly over to you if you need me, Sera.”
I shook my head, still smiling. “There’s no need to–I want to travel around on my own. Don’t worry about me. Just take care of Ash and yourself.”
After leaving Pravile, I went to Islera. After witnessing the beautiful aurora, I decided to return to Hesperia for a few days.
As soon as I got off the plane, I saw Winston and Asher standing at the arrival gate.
Asher was waving excitedly. “Mommy! We’re here!”
I walked over, and he immediately threw himself at me, hugging me tight. “I missed you so much, Mommy!”
I ruffled his hair and smiled. “I missed you, too.”
Winston stood by the side, watching us with a gentle gaze. “How long will you be back this time?”
I smiled and replied, “Probably about a week. I’m planning to head over to Norzandia after that.”
A brief flicker of disappointment flashed in his eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. “Alright. We’ll make the most of this week with you, then.”
Winston kept his word. He put off his work and accompanied me in visiting every corner of the city. But no matter how beautiful things were now, I couldn’t stop moving forward.
