Zachary held Robbie’s hand as they walked out of the ward. Ben and Raina were holding Jamie and Ellie respectively as they got into the car.

Robbie hadn’t slept the entire night, so he was understandably dizzy and was swaying a little as he walked.

Zachary bent down to pick the boy up, but Robbie rejected that offer and claimed, “I’m a big boy now. I don’t need you to carry me, Daddy.”

“It doesn’t matter how old you are because you will always be my son,” replied Zachary before he picked the kid up anyway and forged ahead. He then added, “You’re only six, and you don’t need to be so mature, okay?”

“I know…”

Robbie’s voice was a little thick with tears. Both Jamie and Ellie cried after the incident that day, but Robbie never shed a tear. He had been faking his strength the entire time, but he couldn’t hold it in any longer with his daddy right in front of him.

dad as well, but Zachary could always see through Robbie and provide

am here, so you don’t need to worry about anything at all.

his arms around Zachary’s neck and rested obediently on the adult’s shoulder. Tears slowly rolled down the child’s cheeks, but he didn’t want anyone to see his tears, so he quickly wiped them off with his tiny

not your fault,” said Zachary softly, “You don’t need to feel

“Okay,” murmured Robbie softly.

he gently stroked the

there, so his exhaustion finally got to him. He slowly

up when they were set down in the

up and stroke their backs to

slept

instantly felt calmer as he watched

by his side, Zachary had the courage

Ben lowered his voice and reported, “Ms. Blackwood is video-calling me, Mr. Nacht.

had automatically turned off because the battery was dead.

been involved in any financial matters within her family. The fact that she was looking

Cynthia a favor, so while he was okay with ignoring everyone

to that conclusion, Zachary instructed, “Reply to her message and tell her to meet me tomorrow evening at six. I’ll

“Understood,” replied Ben calmly.

took all three kids home and put them to bed before he had Raina stay back to babysit them. After settling everything, he rushed to Serene Hospital with Ben by

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