The following day marked ine’s return to China.


    Charlie took special care to apany ine on a shopping spree in New York, where they spent between $20,000 to $30,000 on various specialties and gifts. Although he didn’t voice his thoughts, Charlie felt this gesture was a way to express gratitude for ine’s hard work in supporting ire during her time in the United States.


    At five o’clock in the afternoon, Charlie and ire drove ine to JFK Airport in New York.


    Since ine had booked a first-ss cabin, she wasn’t in a hurry to check in. Instead, she told Charlie and ire, “ire, dear son-inw, you both don’t need to go through the trouble of seeing me off and watching me go through security. A friend of mine, introduced by Sister Jovie, is on the same flight back. She just messaged me on WeChat, saying there’s a first-ss lounge as soon as I enter the airport. She asked me to wait for her there, and we can check in together.”<fnc363> Get full chapters from f?ndnovel</fnc363>


    ire didn’t think much of it at the time; after all, having apanion for the long flight would make her mother’s journey much easier, even if it was just for a conversation.<h3 style="background-color:DodgerBlue">


    However, recalling Sister Jovie and her somewhat peculiar family, ire quickly cautioned, “Mom, it’s fine to travel with others, but please be careful. Don’t ce too much trust in them, especially when ites to money or stocks. And definitely don’t lend money to anyone, okay?”


    ine chuckled and reassured her, “Oh, it’s just my little savings; who would care? Our family is quite wealthy.” Then, sensing ire’s concern, she added, “But don’t worry, Mom knows how to take care of herself. After all these years traveling the world, when have I ever suffered losses?”


    ire felt a bit embarrassed, reflecting, “Why does it feel like you’ve suffered more losses than you realize over the years…”


    Not wanting to dwell on it as they were about to part ways, ire said, “Mom, just be careful on the road, and make sure to rest. Don’t chat with others for too long, or you’ll have jetg when you get back to China. It’ll be tough if you don’t take care of yourself during the flight.”


    “Oh, don’t worry!” ine replied with a smile. “I can definitely take care of myself. You two can rx; my good son-inw, you should enjoy your time in the U.S. I’ll be waiting for you toe home, ire!”


    Charlie nodded and smiled, saying, “Alright, Mom, just remember to let us know when you board the ne.”


    “Sure!” ine responded eagerly.


    The car quickly reached the airport’s departure level. Since ine preferred not to have Charlie and ire apany her inside, Charlie parked the car by the roadside. After unloading her luggage, he and ire watched as ine wheeled her suitcase toward the airport entrance.


    As ine was about to enter, she waved goodbye to Charlie and ire, calling out, “ire, Charlie, you two should head back now!”


    Feeling a mix of sadness and reluctance at the thought of her going back to China alone, ire felt tears welling up. She waved and choked out, “Mom, please let us know before you board the ne!”


    “Okay, don’t worry!” ine assured them.


    The two waved goodbye as ine confidently walked into the airport.


    At that moment, she was blissfully unaware of the challenges that awaited her on the other side.<h3 ss="has-text-align-center wp-block-heading" id="chapter-list"><strong></strong>