“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 little red flower

about you? Do you have anything interesting to share?” Zachary asked as

think that the stuff that is being taught 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

lesson with you and assess your progress so that I may adjust

was excited and anticipatory. “Thank you, Uncle

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

in front with her hand held up high as well. “You told me you were

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

children cheered in unison as they looked

everyone.

laid out the sumptuous spread of dinner with the assistance of

herself out. “You’ve already done the cooking. Do

her apron. “Come along now, children. I’ll take you to

with Jamie playing catch-up in his wheelchair behind.

nurses immediately approached to

felt all warm and fuzzy inside seeing how lively the house was. This was

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

Charlotte leaned in and

her on top of her head. “Which reminds me. We should hold a family meeting after

family meeting?” Charlotte

who I am. We can’t have them calling me “Uncle” anymore,” he said solemnly. “And you should stop calling me Gigolo as

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