After putting Oliver to sleep, I called Jeremy to confirm. He was silent for a long time before speaking slowly.

“I thought it was you who didn’t want him.”

“No, I… I didn’t know.”

Jeremy returned that night, but Oliver was already asleep. He lit a cigarette, looking weary, and recounted what had happened years ago. Initially, Oliver didn’t know he was my child. Later, after investigating, he discovered the truth, but by then, I had already left the hospital with Acelynn’s child. That’s why he thought we had abandoned Oliver.

I felt a mix of emotions. Jeremy had taken excellent care of Oliver.

“Jeremy, thank you. If it weren’t...