Mistaking a Magnate for a Male Escort

Zachary held Robbie’s hand as they walked out of the ward. Ben and Raina were holding Jamie and Ellie respectively as they got into the car.

Robbie hadn’t slept the entire night, so he was understandably dizzy and was swaying a little as he walked.

Zachary bent down to pick the boy up, but Robbie rejected that offer and claimed, “I’m a big boy now. I don’t need you to carry me, Daddy.”

“It doesn’t matter how old you are because you will always be my son,” replied Zachary before he picked the kid up anyway and forged ahead. He then added, “You’re only six, and you don’t need to be so mature, okay?”

“I know…”

Robbie’s voice was a little thick with tears. Both Jamie and Ellie cried after the incident that day, but Robbie never shed a tear. He had been faking his strength the entire time, but he couldn’t hold it in any longer with his daddy right in front of him.

The truth was that Robbie had put on a great act in front of his dad as well, but Zachary could always see through Robbie and provide the kid with the protection and understanding he needed.

“Lay on daddy’s shoulder and take a nap,” cooed Zachary as he stroked Robbie’s back gently. The former promised, “I am here, so you don’t need to worry about anything at all. I will keep you safe even if it rains lava.”

Robbie wrapped his arms around Zachary’s neck and rested obediently on the adult’s shoulder. Tears slowly rolled down the child’s cheeks, but he didn’t want anyone to see his tears, so he quickly wiped them off with his tiny hands.

“This is not your fault,” said Zachary softly, “You don’t need to feel guilty about it.”

“Okay,” murmured Robbie softly.

well,” cooed Zachary as he gently stroked the

there, so his exhaustion finally

and Ellie woke up when they were

and stroke their backs

slept in Zachary’s

felt calmer as he

Zachary had the courage to face

voice and reported, “Ms. Blackwood is video-calling me, Mr. Nacht. I think she’s

the battery was dead.

family. The fact that she was looking for him meant that the Blackwoods

of the situation, Zachary owed Cynthia a favor, so while he was okay with ignoring everyone

message and tell her to meet me tomorrow evening at six. I’ll be in the

“Understood,” replied Ben calmly.

three kids home and put them to bed before he had Raina stay back to babysit them. After settling everything, he

called