Robbie lifted his gaze to stare right into a pair of domineering eyes. The man curled his lips into an unfriendly smile. “Have you heard of that name, little man?”

The strapping Zachary towered over the diminutive Robbie like a massive beast.

As they regarded each other, their difference in physical stature culminated in striking contrast.

“It’s you?” Robbie’s fist tightened against itself as he met Zachary’s eyes head-on.

“Ah!”Ellie suddenly let out a scream in terror and ducked behind old Mr. Nacht. She shivered as she held on to his shirt.

“Don’t be afraid!” The old man quickly shielded Ellie behind him and coaxed gently, “This is my grandson, Ellie. He’s not a bad guy.”

He then poked his finger at Zachary and snapped at him, “Look what you’ve done. You’ve frightened them.”

“He’s your grandson?” Robbie was shocked.

“He…”

enunciate her words, and could only hide behind

an exaggerated smile. “You don’t have to be afraid of me. Not only will I not hurt you, but I’ll also send you

his brows as he glared at the

when he sensed something was off. “If you

you’ve gone and scared them. Enough of this. I

Zachary said with a shrug.

The old man gave Zachary a slight shove in

the one who’s your

speechless at the old man who had

said as he

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

voices accompanied the arrival of Ruby, Lexie, and the homeroom teacher from the

are so glad to finally see you. You

We’ve even called

into Lexie’s arms, nearly bowling the frail lady over. “Boy, am I ever so glad

for you,” Lexie said

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