Everyone turned around to see Rue rushing out of the living room and dashing toward Juno.

Juno silently looked at Rue.

“I know I can’t stop you, nor will I try to anymore. If you must go, I want you to go with your head held high. You don’t have to feel guilty about anything, nor should you feel any pressure.

“I won’t interfere since you’ve already made your decision, but all I ask is that you stay safe. Can you do that?” Rue asked.

Juno nodded in acknowledgment. “I’ll make sure to be safe. I still have to take care of you when you grow old, you know? You took me under your wing, so you’re also my real mother forever. I will never leave you.”

Rue embraced Juno tightly as she said, “Go chase your dreams! Remember to call home often!”

“You take care of yourself too. I’ll be off now.

“Mother, Big Brother, Sam, Jojo… Thank you for being there for me after my mother died. I love you all.”

Juno bowed upon saying this, then turned around and got into Daniel’s car as she shed a tear.