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.

Both

on his current predicament. He prided himself on his ability to solve problems. However, that

Five more. Ten minutes. Twenty minutes

However, at the one-hour mark, his leg

to come in and assist, but as he was about to, he caught sight of

of admiration from the little

watched. He was deeply focused on maintaining his balance. He was doing well and nearly forgot about the cramp in his thigh until Jamie who had his butt towards Zachary let out

Poof.

eyes and held his

mercy on me!

that they use my arms and

drool and to

must have had baked potatoes yesterday.”

side of Jamie’s bed, and

let go of Zachary’s arm and rubbed her

asked gently, fearing

has a temper,” Robbie said, poking

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

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