“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.

and confidence in them, as well as have them rub off the fortitude of

to be a good father. It would seem that her worries were for naught, as his attentiveness to her children had

swing, Uncle Zack.

wanted some of the man’s attention for

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

so high. I’m

retreated from the edge as her little hands continued to grip tightly

seized the initiative to launch himself over with

him right away and rubbed his head. “You nearly caught me off guard there.

you’ll definitely come get

he felt the man

pinched that pretty face of his as

I come, Uncle

eyes as she

stretched out and caught the girl

“Ah——”

she continued to scream

sure you’ve a great singing voice,” Zachary

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

and surveyed her surroundings. “Wow,

nothing, Uncle

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