The boy had easily seen through something that none of the adults had noticed.

On top of that, he even kept it to himself and played along so that no one would discover the truth about his father’s condition.

Only after everyone had left did he finally bring up his worries.

My poor boy, he must have suffered a lot.

“You silly boy.” Zachary put on a relaxed front despite the stabbing pain in his chest. With a smile, he said to Robbie, “Look at me. Aren’t I just fine? I can see your charming little face, and I can also see your light blue shirt and navy knitted vest. You look like a gentleman! What made you think there’s something wrong with my eyes?”

a hand in front of

“I’m fine. Really.”

Zachary took Robbie’s hand and pulled the boy into an

Ellie

up. “I know that, but I just can’t stop myself from overthinking. Sometimes, I also feel that being too smart isn’t a good thing. It’s like I understand everything that’s happening, but there’s nothing I

tightly. In truth, he used to feel the same way when

saw through everything that happened

have the power to protect

been better not knowing anything and simply

just like Robbie, the young Zachary could not

conflicting feelings were

child on the back. “You don’t have to be afraid of anything as long as I’m with you. Don’t worry about

agree, but he knew

sorting out to do. Mr. Spencer’s coming over in

my study.” Robbie gazed at

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