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…”

her words, and

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

Robbie furrowed his brows as he glared at the

something was off. “If you

gone and scared them. Enough of this. I have to send them back

done anything at all,” Zachary said

man gave Zachary a slight shove

one who’s

man who had shown favor

elderly man said as he raised his crutch over

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

voices accompanied the arrival of Ruby, Lexie, and the

finally see you. You three have really had

We’ve even called

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

been looking all over for you,” Lexie said as she held the little girl

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