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.

old, Robbie. You should be as carefree as Jamie and Ellie are, living your life without any worries. Leave

“I know that, but I just can’t stop myself from overthinking. Sometimes, I also feel that being too smart isn’t a good thing.

truth, he used

through everything that happened between the adults

the

 

and simply growing up like every other naïve

Robbie, the young Zachary could

conflicting feelings were utterly

the child on the back. “You don’t have to be afraid of anything as long as I’m with you. Don’t worry about anything. Just grow up happily

wanted to agree, but he knew he

to do. Mr. Spencer’s coming over in a while.

matters, so I’ll be in my study.” Robbie gazed at him. “If something comes up,

Have you forgotten? Divine Corporation’s managed to come up with several new tech products thanks

more, a knock sounded at the door, followed by Ben’s voice. “Mr.

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