“Okay, thank you Uncle Zack.” Jamie nodded gratefully.

“Uncle Zack, there’s a boy at school who said he likes me and wants to be friends. He gave me this today.”

She produced a little red flower from her bag. It was a paper-craft made by that kid, with the name “Elisa” written on it.

Apparently, a lot of effort went into it.

“Would you like to be friends with him?” Zachary asked gently.

“I don’t know him very well as we’re not from the same class,” Ellie replied. She tilted her head and seemed to be thinking very hard. “He’s kind of cute though.”

“If you don’t know someone that well, then you shouldn’t accept his present,” Zachary said. “You should return the gift to him. Tell him that since all of you are schoolmates, you could all play together.”

obediently. She then carefully placed the

anything interesting to share?” Zachary asked as

elementary.” The boy shrugged. “Every day, I just look forward to coming home and attending online lessons, even though their content’s pretty straightforward too. I have since had a chat with the teacher, who has started to share

the online lesson with

Robbie was excited and anticipatory. “Thank

and waved to draw attention to himself.

up high as well. “You told me you were going to teach me how

do everything I can to fulfill my promises.” He then took a quick glance at his wrist. “We’ll

three children cheered in unison as they looked

round everyone.

spread of dinner with

tiring herself out. “You’ve already done the cooking. Do wash up and prepare to have dinner yourself. You can leave the rest

that case, thank you.” Mrs. Berry then loosened her apron. “Come along now, children. I’ll take

Robbie and Ellie sprinted over with Jamie playing catch-up

nurses immediately approached to

seeing how lively the house was. This was the kind of family life she

Zachary asked as he pinched

blessed.” Charlotte leaned in and

her on top of her head.

family meeting?” Charlotte was

knew who I am. We can’t have them calling me “Uncle” anymore,” he said solemnly. “And you should stop calling me Gigolo as well. It’s a bad influence on

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