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.

while Henry was still alive. The three

to Zachary, saying, “Cynthia’s awake. Come with me to visit her at the

up and about for the

about going but thought it rather awkward to be accompanied by

Zachary so soon after the ice between them had

Zachary waved to the children and

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

so nervous! What should I say if she asks me about what happened last night?” Louis’ anxious voice came from

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

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

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

still asking

asked me yesterday who had brought me there. Should I tell her the

this was what Louis was leading up

her if you want,” Zachary said

think that it would be right to sell a brother out behind his back. I

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