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…”

girl sputtered as she struggled to enunciate her words, and could only hide

smile. “You don’t have to be afraid of

furrowed his brows as he

went over to the boy when he sensed something was off. “If you don’t want him to send you,

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

all,” Zachary said with a shrug.

out!” The old man

who’s your own grandson,

old man who had shown favor

me? Get out,” The elderly man said

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

arrival of Ruby, Lexie, and the homeroom teacher from the Apple

to finally see you. You

even

Ms. Krasny!” Ellie rushed into Lexie’s arms, nearly bowling the frail

you,” Lexie said as she held the little

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