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

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

and about for the whole day. Rest

qualms about going but thought

too overbearing to Zachary so soon after the ice between them had thawed. “I’ll accompany the

the

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

to meet Charlotte. I’m so nervous! What should I say if she asks me

had never been in love, always

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

my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto me.

you still asking me then?”

me yesterday who had brought me there. Should I

Louis was

can tell her if you

decided. “When she was questioning me yesterday, I didn’t think that it would be right to sell a brother out behind his back. I had to ask you

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