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…”

to enunciate her words, and

an exaggerated smile. “You don’t have to be afraid of me. Not only will I not hurt you, but I’ll also send you

necessary.” Robbie furrowed his brows as

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

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

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

man gave Zachary a

one who’s your own

rendered speechless at the old man who had shown

man said as he raised

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

voices accompanied the arrival of Ruby, Lexie, and

you.

even

arms, nearly bowling the frail lady

all over for you,” Lexie said as she held

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