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…”

to collect himself and behave maturely.

some rest,

call

the eldest child because she knew Robbie was a responsible person. He would get himself together thinking of his

do, she had no other option. Given a choice, she would readily

guilt was

found his brother

felt disturbed. “Go and look after the girls. Make sure

to at least tell me what’s going on, Robbie!” Jamie was like a cat on hot bricks looking at his brother. “Did Daddy

he wished things were as simple as Jamie thought. He would be spared of all

“Robbie…”

that,” he said, wiping his tears, “Jamie, you need to start growing up and behaving,

head immediately. “I will, Robbie. Please don’t

urge to just tell him everything, but he refrained from

was still waiting anxiously at the hospital. The elevator

other and a brief silence

can do for you, Ms. Gold?” Ben

okay?” Nancy

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