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.

more effort this time getting to know the children and hoping to resolve the tension between

had all but given it up for lost. He

had not been in

was Henry’s wish that Zachary’s marriage would stabilize while Henry was still alive.

to the garden, Henry turned to Zachary, saying,

about for the whole day.

qualms about going but thought it rather awkward to be accompanied by

to Zachary so soon after the ice between them had thawed. “I’ll

to the children and

saw the number flashing luminous across his phone but gritted his teeth and answered. “What is it

about to meet Charlotte. I’m so nervous! What should I say if she asks me about what happened last night?” Louis’ anxious voice came from

schoolboy who had never been in

as well?” Zachary

say my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto

asking me then?”

me there. Should I tell her the truth?” Louis asked

what Louis

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