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.

was Henry’s wish that Zachary’s marriage would stabilize while Henry was still alive.

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

about for the whole day. Rest at home,” Zachary

about going but thought it rather awkward to

too,” Henry said, exhaling. He didn’t want to seem too overbearing to Zachary so soon after the ice between them

the children and

received another call from Louis. Zachary grimaced when he saw the number flashing luminous across his phone but gritted his teeth and answered. “What is it

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

a bashful schoolboy who had never been in love, always running to Zachary

teach you this as well?” Zachary was speechless. “Why don’t you just make

one. I’m going to say my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto me. I had no choice…” Louis rattled off

you still asking me then?”

there. Should I tell her the truth?” Louis asked

Louis

you. You can tell her if you want,”

me yesterday, I didn’t think that

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