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 feel