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…”

sputtered as she struggled to enunciate her words, and could only hide behind old Mr. Nacht

of Zachary’s lips lifted into an exaggerated smile. “You don’t have to be afraid of me. Not only will

necessary.” Robbie furrowed his brows as he

Robbie?” The elderly man went over to the boy when he sensed something

reproachfully. “Now, you’ve gone and scared them. Enough of this. I have

haven’t done anything at all,” Zachary said with a shrug. “Perhaps I look a little

man

one who’s your own grandson,

was rendered speechless at the old man who had shown favor

man said as he raised his crutch over

“Robbie, Jamie, Ellie…”

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

are so glad to finally see you. You three have really had

We’ve even

nearly bowling the

you,” Lexie said as

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