Chapter 2043

Nathaniel gently lifted the covers off Callum and pulled down his pajama bottoms. With the flashlight's aid, he examined the little one's backside. Fortunately, the marks had faded to pink and were only slightly swollen. Nathaniel had not been too harsh, and it would heal the next day without needing any medication. In fact, Nathaniel had it worse. The bite marks Callum had left on his leg were still bruised and deep. Callum's tendency to hold grudges and seek revenge was a troubling sign, and he needed to address it sooner or later. Nathaniel sighed and took out a tube of lotion from his robe pocket, applying a gentle layer to Callum's bottom. Despite his tender touch, Callum squirmed and muttered in his sleep. "Daddy," he mumbled, eyes closed, his little mouth moving as he spoke in his dreams, "Sleepy time… Stay…" Nathaniel grumbled, "You're five and still want me to sleep with you? This bad habit is going to spoil you rotten." He dressed Callum in his pajamas,