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

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

his brows as he glared at the

over to the boy when he sensed something was

you’ve gone and scared them. Enough of

Zachary said with a

man gave Zachary a slight shove

who’s your own grandson,

was rendered speechless at the old man who

man said as

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

the arrival of Ruby, Lexie, and the homeroom

glad to finally see you. You three have really had

We’ve even

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

over for you,” Lexie said as she held the little

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