It was Jamie’s first time discussing this matter so seriously with Robbie. Indeed, Robbie was an entirely different person from his usual frivolous self.

He’d suddenly grown stern. Looking into his brother’s small face, Jamie felt that Robbie exuded an aura of manliness.

“I haven’t…” Robbie began, then reflected. “My personality’s always been rather neutral. I’m not as lively as you.”

“No,” Jamie shook his head, saying solemnly. “You were always wiser and more mature than I was even when Mommy was still with us. But you’d still laugh and joke. You were close to Great-grandpa too. I haven’t seen you smile in a while.”

“Now that Mommy’s not around, I can’t bring myself to smile,” Robbie replied in a low voice, his eyes reddening.

Jamie bowed his head in grief. He was silent for a moment, then said, “Ellie and I are sad, too, that Mommy’s no longer around. But we can’t take it out on Great-grandpa. It has nothing to do with him.”

one who had borne witness to the last time Mommy had

side! Robbie despaired with all the benefits of hindsight. Perhaps tragedy would not

this to Jamie and Ellie, though. He

That’s the only

was talking to him, staring off into the distance,” Jamie pressed. “He was trying so hard to get you to like

Robbie began. He suddenly sat up in dismay as raindrops began pelting down outside

danger of being discovered at the moment. At present, it

was effective for warding off drizzles. However, this

so urgent?” Jamie

the computer in a bid to

talking to you. Aren’t you being

later! Go and get some breakfast first,” Robbie pleaded, his eyes fixed

mad!” Jamie declared, his arms akimbo. He stalked out of

turned back to his computer. Wait till I get Mommy back! You won’t

after attending to Fifi’s wounds. She drew back the blinds and gazed out at the gloomy skies. Her heart grew as heavy as the dark clouds that gathered

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