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Renee was allowed to go home with Cael and Sean picked them up on time. The man did not change, remained so cold that Renee thought that what the nurse said at that time was just a lie or delusion.

Sean sat next to Renee in the car quietly and stared at the window, seemingly distanced.

“Are you, uh, okay?” Finally Sean broke the silence, glanced lightly at the sleeping Cael in Renee's arms, and his gaze softened. “He seems very healthy.”

“He was suckling vigorously.” Renee smiled and kissed Cael on the forehead affectionately. At first Renee was a little afraid of Sean's reaction to Cael. The man hates Cael because when he was in Renee's womb, would that man hate Cael when he was born into this world?

Sean seemed to love Cael, even though he didn't show it in words. Renee frequently caught sight of the gentleness that Sean gave Cael. Oh yes, Renee understands, Sean may not be able to escape showing his affection for young children, but Cael has stolen