The boy had easily seen through something that none of the adults had noticed.

 

On top of that, he even kept it to himself and played along so that no one would discover the truth about his father’s condition.

Only after everyone had left did he finally bring up his worries.

My poor boy, he must have suffered a lot.

“You silly boy.” Zachary put on a relaxed front despite the stabbing pain in his chest. With a smile, he said to Robbie, “Look at me. Aren’t I just fine? I can see your charming little face, and I can also see your light blue shirt and navy knitted vest. You look like a gentleman! What made you think there’s something wrong with my eyes?”

 
 

“Are you really okay?” Robbie waved a hand in front of his father’s face.

“I’m fine. Really.”

 

Suppressing his heartache, Zachary took Robbie’s hand and pulled the boy into an embrace.

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