"Yeah, freedom..." Du Lai gazed at the endless sky and sighed deeply.
On this isolated island, cut off from all social ties, no family, no colleagues, no friends or neighbors...
If he were to live here for a lifetime, he wouldn't have to worry about past creditors coming after him, nor concern himself with the children's future. All burdens and pressures would be gone.
Both free and at ease.
The only thing to consider each day is the three daily meals.
But the emptiness is indeed very real.
Du Lai felt conflicted, or perhaps humans are inherently conflicted, yearning for solitude while unable to detach from the crowd.
He wasn't entirely unwilling to let go of those kids, yet found it hard to sever these emotional ties completely.
"Ah..." Fu Miaoxue softly said, "It's dark."
Du Lai chuckled at her words, "It's supposed to be dark."
"No, the moon is covered by clouds; it's so dark..." she murmured.
Du Lai said, "Stop looking, just sleep."
