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

out to the garden, Henry turned to Zachary,

been up and about for the whole day. Rest

about going but thought it rather awkward to be accompanied by

didn’t want to seem too overbearing to Zachary so soon after

Zachary waved to the children and set

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

asks me about what happened last night?” Louis’ anxious voice came from the other

in love, always running to Zachary for the slightest bit

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

to say my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto me. I had no choice…”

you still asking me then?” Zachary said

there. Should I

what Louis was leading up

her if you want,” Zachary said

then,” Louis decided. “When she was questioning me yesterday, I didn’t think that it would be right to sell a

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