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. The three

turned to Zachary, saying,

and about for the whole

about going but thought it rather awkward to

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

to the

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

should I say if she asks me about what happened last night?” Louis’ anxious voice came

bashful schoolboy who had never been in love, always running to Zachary for the slightest bit

I have to teach you this as well?” Zachary was speechless. “Why don’t

and forced a woman onto me.

still asking me then?” Zachary said

there. Should I

this was what Louis was

tell her if you want,” Zachary

that it would be right to sell a brother out behind his

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