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?”

really okay?” Robbie waved a hand in front

“I’m fine. Really.”

took Robbie’s hand and

carefree as Jamie and Ellie are, living your life without

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,

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

he saw through everything that happened between the adults around

did not have the power

would have been better not knowing anything and simply growing up like every other naïve

Robbie, the young Zachary could not stop

conflicting feelings

the back. “You don’t have to be afraid of anything as long as

wanted to agree, but he knew he could not do as

have some sorting out to do. Mr. Spencer’s coming over in a while. Why

study.” Robbie gazed at

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