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

pondered on his current predicament. He prided himself on his ability to solve problems. However, that day was the first time he’d

Five more. Ten minutes. Twenty minutes

feel a thing. However, at the

was prepared to come in and assist, but as he was about to, he

of

He was doing well and nearly forgot about the

Poof.

his eyes and

mercy on me!

mind that they use my arms

drool and

must have had baked potatoes

the side of

She let go of Zachary’s arm and rubbed

wrong?” Zachary asked gently, fearing that

her. She has a temper,” Robbie said, poking

a panic and pried Jamie away from him. “Mr. Nacht, are you alright?”

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