“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

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

on the swing,

some of the man’s attention

extended his arms. “Jump down. I’ll

so high. I’m

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

seized the initiative to launch

away and rubbed his head. “You nearly caught me off guard there. What do

faith that you’ll

he felt the

face of his as his

come, Uncle

eyes as she leaped off with a

out and caught

“Ah——”

as she continued

great singing voice,” Zachary said with

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

her surroundings. “Wow,

nothing, Uncle

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