“Jamie, why did you badmouth Robbie so?”
Ellie was extremely shocked. After all, this was the first time Jamie was angry with Robbie.
“I know that you resent Great-grandpa because of Mommy. You’ve been criticizing him and causing him trouble here and there. Now that he’s fainted, are you now happy?” Jamie shouted angrily while clenching his fists tight.
“Yes! I’m the one who shocked Great-grandpa until he fainted,” Robbie raised his head and glared calmly at Jamie as he admitted, “If he dies, I’ll pay for his life with mine!”
Upon hearing these words, Jamie was momentarily stunned. His eyes widened and he dared not to say a word.
“Robbie…” Raina was frightened at his outburst and hurriedly consoled him, “Don’t say that. This is purely an accident. No one could blame you for it…”
“Yet, but…” Robbie suddenly interrupted Raina, as he continued looking at Jamie intently, “Shouldn’t you hate him on Mommy’s behalf?”
“I… I…” Jamie was too taken aback to mount a reply.
“Forget it. You know nothing, Jamie.” Robbie muttered with a bitter smile. However, he could understand Jamie’s sense of attachment and thoughts. After all, Great-grandpa was really good to all of them. He was also the only one who witnessed the whole scene where Mommy was forced away.
Jamie and Ellie had no idea of the whole thing.
Moreover, after the incident, Great-grandpa and Daddy unanimously agreed to tell the lie that Mommy passed away unexpectedly due to her illness.
Sadly, they had all believed the concocted lie.
Only Robbie knew the truth.
“Robbie, what do you mean by that?” Jamie anxiously asked, vaguely feeling something was amiss. “Are you hiding any secret from me?”
“Nothing,” Robbie replied coldly before sarcastically retorting, “Just continue to be the naive kid that you are!”
With that, he turned and left…
“Don’t forget Fifi!” came in indignant squawk.
Fifi was curled up like a little green ball in Ellie’s arms shivering.
“Ellie, Fifi, I’m sorry.” Jamie walked over and gave Ellie a hug with his small arms. “I must’ve scared you!”
“Boohoo…” Ellie started sobbing.
Robbie hurriedly walked over and hugged them both. “Don’t cry. Don’t be afraid. With me around, nothing will happen…”
The three siblings were in a group hug. The two brothers tried to console their little sister. There were tears in Jamie’s eyes, but he held them back with all his effort.
Robbie meanwhile had a look of courage and firmness in his eyes. His little shoulders were now shouldering the responsibility to protect his younger siblings – as a true big brother would.
At the corner of the promenade outside, Charlotte stood there and peeked at the unfolding scene quietly. Her heart was trembling and tears started to stream down inexplicably as she lowered her head…
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