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.

to know the children and

lost. He definitely hadn’t anticipated

been in vain. At the same time, he began to harbor hopes for

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

dinner, when the three children had gone out to the garden, Henry turned to Zachary, saying, “Cynthia’s awake.

been up and about for the whole day.

about going but thought it rather awkward to be accompanied

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

Zachary waved to the children

call from Louis. Zachary grimaced when he saw the number flashing luminous

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

been in love, always running to Zachary for the slightest bit

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

my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto me. I had no

are you still asking me then?”

who had brought me there. Should I tell her the truth?”

was what Louis was leading up

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