“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.

had the ability to instill patience and confidence in them, as

herself for having doubted his capability to be a good father. It would seem that her worries were for naught,

ride on the swing,

coquettishly as she wanted some of the man’s

he extended his arms.

high. I’m

stumpy legs retreated from the edge as her

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

me off guard there. What do you think could have happened if I wasn’t ready

you’ll definitely come

begun to gravitate toward Zachary, as he felt the man

Zachary pinched that pretty face of his as

I come, Uncle

she leaped off with

caught

“Ah——”

continued to scream into his

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

You’re safe now,” Robbie said as

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

goes nothing, Uncle

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