Chapter 458

Zachary grinned as he explained, "It's because I want to stay ahead of other kids my age. Think about it-if I finish reviewing all the primary school material now, I'll have less pressure when I start school." Hannah had shared the idea with Zachary, who found them very convincing.

He continued, "While everyone else struggles to learn in primary school, I can move ahead and start preparing for middle and high school. It'll be much easier for me by the time I get there. While others are buried in books and stressing out at home, I'll already know everything and have plenty of time to play!"

Portia listened to his reasoning and couldn't help but smile. Oddly enough, Zachary's logic made sense.

She chuckled and said, "You've really matured."

Zachary simply smiled back, waved goodbye, and walked toward his bedroom.

Portia watched his figure disappear down the hallway.

What a thoughtful child. It was such a pity, though. If Annalise had been able to stay in his life, Zachary would have grown up to care for her so deeply.

A pang of regret hit Portia's heart. It seemed Annalise wasn't destined to have that blessing.

...

wall was covered with posters of Annalise, each one

he felt like his mother was with him, which instantly lifted

in Zachary's room more than once, still felt a twinge

desk and said, "Okay.

and switched on his little

softly called out, "Mom.

"I'm here."

robot sitting on his desk responded, its gentle and

familiar voice, Zachary suddenly

high cost, using voice samples

developer heard the recordings, they said to

She really did.

understand the depth of love in the words she had spoken to him as he listened to her voice

him-good food, warm

and spoke to the robot, "I'm going to start

with the same tone as

puffed out his chest

Zachary was so pitiful. This was the only way he could still connect with his

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255