“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

seem that her worries were for naught, as his attentiveness to her children had exceeded

want to ride on the swing, Uncle

coquettishly as she wanted some

he extended his

high.

from the edge as her little hands continued to grip tightly

Robbie seized the initiative to launch

nearly caught me off guard there. What do you think

you’ll definitely come

gravitate toward Zachary, as he felt the man could

Zachary pinched that pretty face of his as his

come,

as she leaped

caught the girl in

“Ah——”

his eardrums as she continued to scream into his ear when she

sure you’ve a great singing voice,” Zachary

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

surroundings. “Wow, you did it.

goes nothing,

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