It had been a long time since the house had heard such joyful laughter, much less the jovial chatter that presided over dinner that evening.

For the past two years, whenever Henry came over, Zachary would excuse himself for work.

Robbie had likewise remained aloof and distant.

Jamie and Ellie were the only ones who’d consistently remained on good terms with Henry.

Over time, Henry had stopped visiting.

Henry had only flown all the way back from M Nation this time in order to celebrate Jamie and Ellie starting elementary school.

 

He’d spent even more effort this time getting to know the children and hoping to resolve the tension between himself and Robbie.

Henry had all but given it up for lost. He definitely hadn’t anticipated that this night would come to pass.

 

He was thus overjoyed. Henry believed that his efforts had not been in vain. At the same time, he began to harbor hopes for the future.

stabilize while Henry was still alive. The three children would acknowledge Cynthia, and they’d all embark on

Henry turned to Zachary, saying,

for the whole day. Rest at home,” Zachary

qualms about going but thought it

He didn’t want to seem too overbearing to Zachary so soon after the ice between them had thawed. “I’ll accompany

to the children

the way, Zachary received another call from Louis. Zachary grimaced when he saw the number flashing luminous across his phone

I’m so nervous! What should I say if she asks me about what happened

had never been in love, always running to Zachary for the

teach you this as well?” Zachary was speechless. “Why

to say my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto me. I had no choice…”

you still asking me then?” Zachary said

brought me there. Should I

was what Louis was leading up

her if you want,”

with her then,” Louis decided. “When she was questioning me yesterday, I didn’t think that it would be right to sell a brother

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