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.

that Zachary’s marriage would stabilize while Henry was still alive. The three children would acknowledge Cynthia, and they’d

three children had gone out to the garden, Henry turned to Zachary, saying, “Cynthia’s awake. Come with

for the whole day. Rest at

had no qualms about going but thought it rather

soon after the

the children

Zachary received another call from Louis. Zachary grimaced when he saw the number flashing luminous across his phone but gritted his teeth

so nervous! What should I say if she asks

never been in love, always

as well?” Zachary was speechless. “Why don’t you

me that and forced

still asking me then?”

asked me yesterday who had brought me there. Should

what Louis

can tell 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 out behind

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