“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.

spite of his inexperience with children, Zachary had the ability to instill patience and confidence in them,

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

want to ride on the swing, Uncle Zack. Would you

she wanted some of the man’s attention

replied as he extended his

high.

edge as her little hands continued to grip

initiative to

head. “You nearly caught me off guard there. What do you think could have happened if I wasn’t

had faith that you’ll definitely come get

felt the man could teach him to

pinched that pretty face of his

come, Uncle

as she leaped off

man stretched out and caught the girl in his

“Ah——”

almost burst his eardrums as she continued to scream into his ear when

sure you’ve a great singing voice,”

Robbie said

eyes and surveyed her surroundings. “Wow, you did it. That was kind of

nothing, Uncle

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