“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.

his inexperience with children, Zachary had the ability to instill patience and confidence in them, as well as have them

be a good father. It would seem that her worries were for naught, as

swing, Uncle Zack. Would

acted coquettishly as she wanted some of

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

high.

legs retreated from the edge as her little hands continued to

first!” Robbie seized the initiative to launch himself over

caught me off guard there. What do you think could have happened if I

faith that you’ll definitely come get

had begun to gravitate toward Zachary, as he felt the man could teach him to become

pinched that pretty face of his as his

come, Uncle

eyes as she leaped off

out and caught the girl

“Ah——”

eardrums as she continued to scream into his ear when

great singing

safe now,” Robbie said as he patted

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

nothing,

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