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

He definitely hadn’t

overjoyed. Henry believed that his efforts had not been in vain. At the same

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

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

go. You’ve been up and about for the whole day. Rest at home,” Zachary

no qualms about going but thought it rather awkward to be

fine 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. You go and

to the children and set

he saw the number flashing luminous across his phone

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

like a bashful schoolboy who had never been in love, always running to Zachary for

to teach you this as well?” Zachary was speechless. “Why don’t

thought of one. I’m going to say my friends brought me that and forced a woman onto

you still asking me then?” Zachary

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

this was what Louis was leading up

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