Sean had had to hide, so he had taken the opportunity to slip away while Deirdre got out of the car.

Luckily, Brendan hadn't noticed him in the end.

Sean lowered his head, his eyelashes trembling, and pursed his lips, implying something.

"Did you go to the restroom?" Deirdre asked cautiously.

Sean nodded, and Deirdre let out a sigh of relief, hugging him.

"Next time, don't wander off, or your parents..." Deirdre looked at him affectionately. "Your parents will worry about you."

Sean's feelings toward Deirdre's genuine affection were complex. In his heart, he was also grateful that he had changed the strand of hair. From now on, he should be considered Deirdre's child.

Although the method was despicable, he swore to treat her with the utmost respect!

Deirdre had no idea what Sean was thinking. She patted his shoulder and let him back into the car.

Tilly sat in the child seat, still holding back tears from Brendan's intimidation.

Sean blinked, confused, as he looked at Deirdre.