“Good lad!” Zachary patted his head while he set him back on his feet. “Now run along. Boys must be brave.”

“Understood.” Jamie seemed to have grown in confidence spontaneously, as though his leg no longer hurt and his fear had dissipated. He got right back at attempting another ascent on his gimpy leg.

The peak seemed so distant that it felt a little intimidating. His leg noticeably quivered.

“Go for it. I got your back,” Zachary called out in encouragement.

“Alright.” Jamie gritted his teeth as he turned back to the steps with renewed determination. He continued to climb.

This time, the boy was not afraid anymore, as he knew someone would be there to catch him should he fall.

Charlotte was profoundly moved by this scene. As competent a mother as she was about caring for and educating her children, she understood that there was no replacement for a father figure in their lives.

instill patience and confidence in them, as well as have them rub

father. It would seem that her worries were for naught, as his attentiveness to her children had exceeded every

the swing, Uncle

as she wanted some of the man’s attention for

replied as he extended his arms. “Jump down. I’ll

high. I’m

edge as her

go first!” Robbie seized the initiative to launch himself over with

his head. “You nearly caught me off guard

that you’ll definitely come

Zachary, as he felt the man could teach

Zachary pinched that pretty face of his

I come,

eyes as she leaped off with a

out and caught the girl

“Ah——”

continued to scream into

sure you’ve a great singing voice,” Zachary said with

Ellie. You’re safe now,” Robbie said as he patted

and surveyed her surroundings. “Wow, you did it. That was

nothing, Uncle

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