“Please don’t approach them today,” I said.

“We have a process starting.

If you want to be a father, your first job is to make this safe for them.”

Callum looked at me as though he wanted to argue, but he nodded.

At that moment Lorraine appeared on the steps, her face rigid with anger.

Sloane followed, holding a garment bag.

“What is she doing here with those children?” Lorraine demanded.

Callum turned toward his mother.