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.

...

was covered with posters of Annalise, each one specially

he felt like his mother was with him, which instantly

had been in Zachary's room more than once, still felt

his desk and said, "Okay. Let's

down his backpack and switched on

softly called out, "Mom.

"I'm here."

desk responded, its gentle and calm

the familiar voice, Zachary suddenly felt an overwhelming urge

at a high cost, using voice samples from the audio messages Annalise had

heard the recordings, they said to him, "Your mom must love you

She really did.

truly began to understand the depth of love in the words she had spoken to him as he listened to her voice messages over and

the best for him-good food, warm clothes, and, most importantly,

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

the same tone as Annalise's,

his

seeing this, Hannah couldn't help but sigh. Zachary was so pitiful. This was the only way he could still connect with

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