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 acknowledge Cynthia, and they’d all embark on

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

up and about for the whole day. Rest at

qualms about going but thought it

He didn’t want to seem too overbearing to Zachary so soon after the ice between them

Zachary waved to the children

grimaced when he saw the number flashing luminous across his phone

so nervous! What should I say if she asks me

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

well?” Zachary was speechless.

say my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto me. I had no

are you still asking me then?” Zachary said

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

this was what Louis was

can tell her if you want,” Zachary

me yesterday, I didn’t think that it would be

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