Robbie lifted his gaze to stare right into a pair of domineering eyes. The man curled his lips into an unfriendly smile. “Have you heard of that name, little man?”

The strapping Zachary towered over the diminutive Robbie like a massive beast.

As they regarded each other, their difference in physical stature culminated in striking contrast.

“It’s you?” Robbie’s fist tightened against itself as he met Zachary’s eyes head-on.

“Ah!”Ellie suddenly let out a scream in terror and ducked behind old Mr. Nacht. She shivered as she held on to his shirt.

“Don’t be afraid!” The old man quickly shielded Ellie behind him and coaxed gently, “This is my grandson, Ellie. He’s not a bad guy.”

He then poked his finger at Zachary and snapped at him, “Look what you’ve done. You’ve frightened them.”

“He’s your grandson?” Robbie was shocked.

“He…”

and could

Are you not able to see the resemblance?” The corner of Zachary’s lips lifted into an exaggerated smile. “You

Robbie furrowed his brows as he

Robbie?” The elderly man went over to the boy when he sensed something was off. “If you

“Now, you’ve gone and scared them. Enough of this. I have to send them back

all,” Zachary said with a shrug. “Perhaps I look a little

it. Get out!” The old man gave Zachary a

the one who’s your own grandson,

was rendered speechless at the old man who had shown favor to

elderly man said as he raised his crutch

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

Ruby, Lexie, and the homeroom teacher from

so glad to finally see you. You three

We’ve even called

Ms. Krasny!” Ellie rushed into Lexie’s arms, nearly bowling the frail lady over. “Boy, am I ever

you,” Lexie said as

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