Zachary's POV

"Mom knew how to prepare us very well for school!" Elijah complained while Zachary attempted to knot his tie for school. "I do not like the tie, daddy."

"Indeed. Elijah, Mommy is not around, and I need to take care of this. Would you prefer if Stella came to help instead?" Elijah steadied his nerves while Zachary knotted the tie around his neck the best way he could. Since Scarlett left, Stella has consistently upheld the rules with a strict approach. She only ...