This chapter captures a poignant conversation between siblings separated by circumstances, touching upon their hopes, uncertainties, and promises for the future amidst global conflicts and historical events.
In 1911, as the Gardner family plans their return to America, Milton, Dashan, and Haiyan bid a heartfelt farewell beneath the old cedar tree. Their stories unfold through letters that suddenly cease...What happened to Milton during World War II? Will he ever reunite with his long-lost Chinese friends?