It had been a long time since the house had heard such joyful laughter, much less the jovial chatter that presided over dinner that evening.

For the past two years, whenever Henry came over, Zachary would excuse himself for work.

Robbie had likewise remained aloof and distant.

Jamie and Ellie were the only ones who’d consistently remained on good terms with Henry.

Over time, Henry had stopped visiting.

Henry had only flown all the way back from M Nation this time in order to celebrate Jamie and Ellie starting elementary school.

getting to know the children and hoping to resolve

up for lost. He definitely hadn’t anticipated that this night would come to

been in vain. At the

wish that Zachary’s marriage would stabilize while Henry was still alive. The three children would acknowledge Cynthia, and they’d all

to the garden, Henry turned to Zachary, saying, “Cynthia’s awake. Come with me to visit her at the

and about for the whole day. Rest at home,” Zachary

no qualms about going but thought it rather awkward to be accompanied by

too,” Henry said, exhaling. He didn’t want to seem too overbearing to Zachary so soon after the ice between them had thawed. “I’ll accompany the children here.

to the

the way, Zachary received another call from Louis. Zachary grimaced when he saw the number flashing luminous across his phone but gritted his

so nervous! What should I say if she asks me about what happened last night?” Louis’ anxious

schoolboy who had never been in

you this as well?” Zachary was speechless. “Why don’t you just make up an

brought me that and forced a woman onto me.

asking me

me there. Should I tell

this was what Louis

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