Chapter 552: Yes, this is my decision
After hearing what Caspian said, Alaric fell silent, as if he saw his younger self.
He really wanted to refuse, driven by a selfish thought as a father to cut off Caspian's idea directly. But because he understood Caspian, he couldn't say no, yet he was truly reluctant to let Caspian join the army.
"Daddy, is it okay?" Caspian continued, "I secretly talked to Mr. Emberlyn tonight. I asked him if I wanted to join the army now, could he still take me? He said that although he is retired, he can still make an exception to get me into the army, as long as you and Mommy agree."
It really felt like history was repeating itself. Didn't he ask Thomas the same question back then? And now it was Caspian.
"I can agree, but do you think your Mommy will?" Alaric asked.
No need to ask, Alaric already knew Stellan would definitely not agree. After all, Caspian was still young, which parents would be willing?
"Daddy, as long as you agree, you can help persuade Mommy. I really want to go, it's not a whim, and I won't give up halfway. Daddy, please agree, okay?" Caspian pleaded.
Alaric was silent for a long time again, then asked, "If I don't let you go, will you regret it for life?"
"Yes!" Caspian answered, "I can accept failure after trying hard, but I can't not try. Daddy, please give me this chance."
What else could Alaric say? He was very gratified and proud of Caspian.
He lovingly patted his head, hesitated for a long time, and finally nodded with determination, "Okay, since you are so determined, I will talk to your Mommy."
"Thank you, Daddy!" Caspian was really happy to hear Alaric agree, "Daddy, don't worry, I will take care of myself after I go, and I won't fall behind in my studies. I will do very well!"
"I believe you, you never disappoint me." Alaric patted his shoulder again and cooed, "Alright, go to sleep now."
"Okay, but tomorrow you have to talk to Mommy, and also tell Mr. Emberlyn. When Mr. Emberlyn leaves Arizona this time, I will go with him and let him take me to the army."
"Okay." Alaric replied slowly, "Go to sleep now, good night."
"Good night, Daddy."
Caspian was particularly happy at this moment, and fell asleep quickly after returning to his room, but Alaric was sleepless all night, looking at Stellan sleeping beside him, he also had a headache about how to persuade her.
Due to being too excited, Caspian woke up very early the next day. When Harry and Elisa got up, they found that Caspian had already washed up.
"Caspian, why are you up so early?" Thinking about his state of mind yesterday, Harry was a bit worried, "What's wrong with you these past two days? You were completely crazy yesterday."
"You're the crazy one." Caspian immediately retorted, and after retorting, he looked at Harry and Elisa in front of him, feeling reluctant.
Quarreling with Harry every day had become a habit. After he left, no one would quarrel with Harry anymore. And Elisa, Caspian didn't know how long it would be before he saw her again.
"Why are you all up so early today?" Stellan asked when she saw Caspian, Harry, and Elisa.
"Yes." Elisa pointed to the kitchen and replied, "Daddy got up even earlier, he is almost done making breakfast."
"What day is it today? Everyone is up so early." Harry voiced and yawned big, "If I hadn't heard noises outside, I could have slept a bit longer."
"Alaric is almost done with breakfast, so don't sleep in anymore." Stellan hurriedly said to Harry and Elisa, "You two quickly go wash up and get ready to eat."
After Harry and Elisa walked away, only Stellan and Caspian were left.
"Mommy..."
"What's wrong, Caspian?"
Caspian originally wanted to tell her about joining the army, but thought better of it and decided to let Alaric say it after breakfast.
"Nothing, let's go eat breakfast, Mommy." Caspian sensibly helped Stellan downstairs.
At this moment, Alaric had already finished making breakfast. Because he hadn't slept all night, he couldn't stay in bed at dawn. The breakfast was particularly sumptuous, almost all of Caspian's favorite foods.
"Daddy, is there something to celebrate today?" Harry, who had washed up and ran over, looked at the full table in disbelief, "Why did you make such a sumptuous breakfast?"
"The start of the day is in the morning, breakfast should be more sumptuous." Alaric replied, "You all sit down and eat."
"I want to eat, it looks delicious." Elisa quickly sat down.
While eating, Caspian secretly gave Alaric a look, and Alaric just nodded, but he couldn't say it during the meal, so he waited until they finished.
"Full, time to change clothes and go to school!" Elisa was the first to jump up.
"There's still time before school, no rush." Alaric said to Elisa, "Elisa, you sit down first, there's something I need to tell you all."
"What is it, Daddy? Why so serious?" Harry suddenly had a bad feeling when he saw Alaric's expression, and looking at the sumptuous breakfast, was this a farewell feast?
"You're not really getting a divorce, are you?" Harry immediately jumped up.
"Mommy has a baby in her belly, how could Daddy and Mommy get a divorce?" Caspian immediately said.
"That's true, then what is it? So serious early in the morning." Harry asked.
"It is indeed a very serious matter." Alaric replied, "Last night Caspian talked to me, he said he wants to join the army. When Mr. Emberlyn leaves this time, he will take him. I agreed."
As soon as Alaric finished speaking, Stellan, Harry, and Elisa were completely stunned. They looked at Caspian in shock.
"Yes, this is my decision." Caspian answered.
"You want to join the army? Leaving in a few days?" Harry was extremely shocked, "Why do you suddenly want to join the army? You're still so young, you'll be bullied in the army! Are you crazy?"
"Exactly, Caspian." Elisa quickly walked up to Caspian, took his hand, and pleaded, "Can you not go? What will I do if I miss you? Are you going to abandon me?"
Elisa started crying as soon as she finished asking. If Caspian joined the army, he wouldn't come back for years, and she wouldn't see him.
"Elisa, don't cry." Caspian quickly wiped her tears, "How could I abandon you? I'm joining the army to protect you better. In the future, if anyone dares to bully you, I'll blast them with a cannon!"
"I just don't want you to leave!" Elisa directly hugged Caspian, crying so sadly.
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