Bang! With a loud gunshot, blood splattered onto Zachary’s face and got into his eyes.
The man jolted up from sleep as he widened his eyes at the ceiling while panting heavily.
I mustn’t let this happen.
Just when he was pondering about it, an excited ear-piercing noise sounded from outside. “Mommy!”
Zachary was slightly startled. Soon after, he got up from the bed hurriedly and put on some clothes before going out to check what had happened.
The three kids woke up in the morning and found out someone was staying in their mother’s room. They thought she had returned, so they couldn’t control their excitement and rush to the room while yelling.
To their disappointment, it was Cynthia, who was staying in the room.
When they saw her exiting the room in a wheelchair with the help of a medical staff, they froze and stared blankly at her.
Jamie widened his eyes in shock and asked, “Ms. Cynthia, why are you here?”
Disappointment was written all over Ellie’s face, but she greeted Cynthia politely. “Ms. Cynthia, are you hurt?”
Meanwhile, Robbie frowned and stayed silent.
Cynthia smiled and explained using sign language. “I got into an accident. There’s a clinic at your house, so I was treated here. I’ll be staying here for a short while. Sorry for intruding.”
Jamie nodded and said, “Oh, so that’s how it is. Get well soon.”
Ellie gave the woman a smile and said, “Get well soon.”
“Thank you, Jamie and Ellie.” Cynthia gestured with her hands to thank the kids.
“You’re welcome…” Right when the kids were replying to Cynthia, Robbie said seriously, “Ms. Cynthia, please call us by our names. It’s inappropriate for you to call us by our nicknames. It’s reserved for our parents.”
Cynthia’s expression turned awkward as she immediately changed her way of calling the kids. “Alright, Robinson.”
“Get well soon!” Robbie bowed at her before turning around and left.
“Let’s go downstairs for breakfast.” Jamie followed Robbie downstairs.
“I didn’t say anything.” Reluctant to heed his brother’s advice, Robbie sat in his seat.
“Alright.” Jamie shrugged at his reaction. He knew Robbie’s personality, and the latter was just like their father. Not only was he cold, he was also stubborn and did not heed others’ advice.
Spencer pushed the wheelchair and brought Henry to the dining table, while the latter looked energetic when he greeted the kids, “Morning, Robbie and Jamie.”
“Good morning, Great-grandpa!” Both Jamie and Robbie took turns to greet Henry. The former said it with a smile, while the latter was polite yet aloof.
Robbie’s reaction was within Henry’s expectations. However, he thought it was inevitable for the kids to feel this way, and soon they would get used to it.
Their mother’s dead and their father would’ve to remarry one day.
He didn’t speak about it to the kids. He wanted Cynthia to build a relationship with them before telling them the truth.
“Good morning, Great-grandpa!” At that moment, Ellie accompanied Cynthia as they headed toward them.
“Morning!” Henry was relieved. At least Ellie doesn’t repulse Cynthia.
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