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.

marriage would stabilize while Henry was still alive. The three children would

gone out to the garden, Henry turned to Zachary, saying, “Cynthia’s awake. Come with me to visit her at the

You’ve been up and about for

going but thought it rather awkward

Henry said, exhaling. He didn’t want to seem too overbearing to Zachary so soon after the ice between them had thawed. “I’ll accompany the children here. You go and visit

Zachary waved to the children

saw the number flashing luminous across his phone but gritted his teeth

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

been in love, always running

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

brought me that and forced a woman onto me. I had no choice…” Louis rattled

still asking me then?”

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

was what Louis was leading up

You can tell her if you want,” Zachary said

I didn’t think that it would be right to sell a brother out behind his

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