“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.

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

seem that her worries were for naught, as his attentiveness

the swing, Uncle Zack. Would you push

acted coquettishly as she wanted some of the man’s attention

he replied as he extended his

so high.

her

Robbie seized the initiative

right away and rubbed his head. “You nearly caught me off guard there. What do you think could have happened if I wasn’t ready for

you’ll

Zachary, as he felt the man could teach him to

pinched that pretty face of his as his own lips curled

come, Uncle

as she leaped off

and caught

“Ah——”

she continued to scream into his

a great singing voice,”

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

surroundings. “Wow, you did it. That

nothing, Uncle

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