Chapter 182
“So, it might be difficult for him to integrate into the group because his mindset is not on the same level as the other children. I’m not saying that I think Renfrew doesn’t fit well with the class but that he looks. very lonely, which is definitely detrimental to the growth of a child. I had imagined many possibilities. before you came. After all, most of the children in our school come from relatively wealthy families. Renfrew’s personality most probably comes from his family, and judging from your interactions, I’m guessing that you seem to be at odds…”
Hesper walked out of the kindergarten holding Renfrew’s hand. Seeing that the little fella was holding her hand and following her obediently, Hesper suddenly fell a little sad.
Ms. Zeelen’s words continued to linger in her mind. Hesper knew that the superficial relationship that she had with Rickard might seem reliable and would make others envious; that was why they had agreed to come today.
After all, no one would want their child to look like they came from an incomplete or abnormal family.
However, the damage had already been done. The smarter Renfrew was, the more aware he was of how bad the relationship between his parents was, and the more he felt aggrieved for Hesper, the more lonely he would be.
Deep down, he would think that the relationships between people were untrustworthy.
“Mommy, are you unhappy?” Renfrew shook Hesper’s hand, then took out a packet of biscuits from his small backpack.
It had blue packaging, and it looked like it was milk flavored.
“This was given to us by Ms. Zeelen this afternoon as a snack, and I’ve saved it for you. Even Daddy doesn’t have it.”
Hesper tried her best to pull out a smile, squatted down, and rubbed Renfrew’s head. “I know. But I’m not unhappy. I was just thinking about where I should bring you to eat later.”
Renfrew was quite sensitive when it came to capturing emotions, but since Hesper said so, Renfrew nodded in response.
“Then can I have ice cream today? One scoop will do!” A hint of earnestness could be seen flashing. across Renfrew’s chubby face. “You’re the best, Mommy…!”
Hesper chuckled for real this time, nodded, and promised him. “Ms. Zeelen praised you for being a good boy earlier today. As a reward, you can order two scoops.”
The two of them bought a lot of snacks after eating outside. Renfrew could not eat too many snacks at his age; after all, these things were not beneficial for a kid.
But Hesper only wanted to buy everything that other children possessed for her son. As long as Renfrew did not say that he hated something, she would buy it for him.
It was already late evening when they got home. Renfrew had always gone to bed early, and coupled with the fact that he had attended classes in kindergarten during the day, his eyes were on the brink of closing when Hesper carried him back home.
Hesper gave Renfrew a simple bath. She had never done such a thing before, so she could only follow the instructions given in a video that she found online and gently rub Renfrew’s fragile arms and legs.
“Mommy…”
After carrying Renfrew to the bed, Hesper was already exhausted. When she heard Renfrew calling her, she sat down on the edge of the bed. “What’s the matter?”
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