At this point, the silvery moon had brightened the night sky, and peace in Southridge had been restored.

It took Zachary quite some time to get the three children to sleep. Just when he was about to leave, Robbie sat up and whispered, “Daddy, we need to talk.”

Zachary gestured for Robbie to come out of the room since he did not want to wake Jamie up.

Both of them went to the study. Zachary removed his coat and put it on Robbie. “Here. Don’t catch a cold.”

The six-year-old looked ridiculous as the oversized coat covered his entire body, exposing only his tiny head.

from the coat gave Robbie a sense

his usual practice, Zachary sat on the sofa and poured

Daddy,” Robbie stopped him. “Mr. Ben said

Ben,” Zachary cursed

three of us will be watching you closely. No smoking, no drinking wine anymore!” Robbie put on

speechless.

his children’s feelings and how they thought of him. He

extended his hands to Robbie. “I was so busy in the last couple of days that I didn’t manage to take a good look

He choked up and said. “Daddy, I thought I would lose

words instantly

boy.” Zachary rubbed his head and smiled. Ever since he brought the children back from Arkfield, he was so caught up with other things that he did not have the time

they had been separated from him for

about Zachary’s safety. He was relieved after knowing that his father was

felt a pang of guilt toward Robbie and Ellie. “We’ll stay together forever as a family,” Zachary said in a gentle voice while embracing Robbie. “You are all my children, and I’ll not allow

“But how about Mommy? You said you’d take us

his head. “Daddy will never lie to

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