Zachary tore off a generously large sheet and wiped his arm, as well as the drenched cheeks and lips of Ellie, who was still fast asleep.

He tossed the soaked wad over into the bin not far away, landing perfectly with one try.

After all was said and done, he exhaled in relief again. It was hard work to care for a child.

How did Charlotte do it all those years?

One is bad enough, but three…Thud. Something fell over.

Zachary turned and caught sight of Jamie’s gun on the floor by his bed. He jumped in his sleep and rolled off the bed.

Zachary shot out his leg to intercept Jamie. He fell onto it and clung on like a koala bear.

Currently, Zachary’s left arm and right leg were occupied by one child each. He was forced to remain frozen, limbs stretched out in opposite directions, like a grotesque performer of sorts.

Zachary attempted to retract his leg, but at the slightest hint of movement, Jamie clung on harder.

He did the same with his arm. Ellie held on as well.

is great. Both are stuck on

prided himself on his ability to solve problems. However, that day was the first time he’d doubted himself. They’re just children, how hard could it

Ten minutes. Twenty minutes

not feel a thing. However, at the one-hour mark,

he was about

of admiration from the little

balance. He was doing well and nearly forgot about the cramp in his thigh until Jamie who had his butt towards Zachary

Poof.

eyes and held his

Please have mercy on me! What creature is

use my arms and legs as

and

Robbie couldn’t bear it any longer. “Jamie must have

the side

and started to sob again. She let go of Zachary’s arm and rubbed her

asked gently, fearing

her. She has a temper,” Robbie said,

panic and pried Jamie away from him.

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