“Oh my…” Spencer cooed. “You’re so cute, little girl!”

“Thank you, cutie!” the old Mr. Nacht said as he felt tears well up in his eyes.

That was his first time meeting a wide awake Ellie, and he instantly felt a connection to her, as though they were family all along.

“Ellie, this is for Jamie. Eat as much as you like and I’ll eat after you,” Robbie said as he set aside a portion of the food for Jamie.

“She hasn’t eaten the takeaway that I got her just now. How about…” the nurse that helped Robbie clean his hands whispered.“It’s fine,” the old Mr. Nacht said. “Kids, I’ll get someone to send more food over later. You can eat as much as you like!”

“No need…” Robbie said, only to be cut off by Ellie’s cheerful chirps.

“Thank you, Grandpa Nacht!” Ellie said with a wide grin.

She picked up a custard bun with her oily hands and handed it over to the old Mr. Nacht. “Here, have a bun, Grandpa Nacht!”

Spencer stepped forward to turn down her offer, but the old Mr. Nacht simply smiled and took the bun from her hands.

said as he took a bite of the bun.

eaten, although it

old Mr. Nacht was not a single

great appetite was

a tsunami of memories, and

better get married soon and produce

at them! They’re

getting late, Mr. Nacht. Shall I send you home?” Spencer asked, concerned for the old man’s

leave after they sleep,” the old Mr. Nacht said, pointing to the cots in the room. “Do

Nacht. If you insist, I can bring another set of blankets for

someone’s watching over them twenty-four-seven,” the

“Yes, Mr. Nacht.”

glanced at Robbie. “Do you drink milk at

out his chest. “I’m a big boy! I don’t need

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