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.

stabilize while Henry was still alive. The three children would acknowledge Cynthia, and they’d all embark on their new

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

You’ve been up and about for the whole day.

but thought it rather awkward

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

Zachary waved to the children

he saw the number

just about to meet Charlotte. I’m so nervous! What should I say if she asks me about what happened last night?” Louis’ anxious voice came from the other end

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

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

thought of one. I’m going to say my friends brought me that and forced

still asking me then?” Zachary said

there. Should I tell her the

this was what Louis

her if you want,” Zachary

honest with her then,” Louis decided. “When she was questioning me yesterday, I didn’t think that it would be right to sell a brother out behind his back. I had to

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