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“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.”

Ellie nodded obediently. She then carefully placed the little red flower

Do you have anything interesting to share?” Zachary asked as he turned his attention

is too 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 new stuff with

when he heard that. “I’ll attend the online lesson with you and assess your progress so

was excited and

raised his hand and waved to draw attention to himself. “You promised to

too.” Ellie squeezed herself in front with her hand held up high as well. “You told me you were going to teach me how to sing,

my promises.” He then took a quick glance at his wrist. “We’ll start

three children cheered in unison as

round everyone.

time, Mrs. Berry laid out the sumptuous spread of dinner with

that Mrs. Berry might be tiring herself out. “You’ve already done the cooking. Do wash up and

thank you.” Mrs. Berry then loosened her apron. “Come along now, children.

playing catch-up in his

immediately approached to

felt all warm and fuzzy inside seeing how lively the house was. This was the kind of family life she coveted, simple

for your thoughts?” Zachary asked as he pinched her cheek

in and hugged him

Zachary responded by kissing her on top of her head. “Which reminds me. We

family meeting?” Charlotte was

about time the kids knew who I am. We can’t have them calling me “Uncle” anymore,” he said solemnly. “And you should stop calling