Charlotte was devastated when she heard Robbie crying over the phone. Guilt ate her up as the child sobbed. This wouldn’t have happened if Zachary had not pushed me away. The children wouldn’t be as heartbroken if I were the one hurt.

“Mommy… Please, say something…”

Robbie was still pleading for an answer.

“Don’t cry, Robbie. It’s just a minor injury. It’s nothing serious. I will stay with Daddy at the hospital, so everything will be okay. I promise we will go home tomorrow morning, okay?” Charlotte coaxed gently.

“But, Mommy…”

“Trust me, Robbie.” Charlotte hardened her voice. “Don’t let Jamie or Ellie know.”

“Okay, Mommy…”

was a considerate child. Despite being deeply troubled by Zachary’s condition, he knew he had to collect himself and behave

some rest, Robbie. I’ll see

call after

knew Robbie was a responsible

she knew that was not the best thing to do, she had no other option. Given a choice, she would readily

was

when he found his brother crying silently in the corner.

to dry his tears, but he still felt disturbed. “Go and look after the

on, Robbie!” Jamie was like a cat on hot bricks looking at

looked up at Jamie with tears in his eyes. How he wished things were as simple as Jamie thought. He would be spared of all the worry and grief if he could be less mature and just act like

“Robbie…”

said, wiping his tears, “Jamie, you

“I will, Robbie. Please

tell him

Charlotte was still waiting anxiously at the hospital.

saw each other and a brief silence

can do for you, Ms. Gold?” Ben came

Nacht okay?” Nancy

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