She nodded. A long time would pass before she felt comfortable asking him for anything again without an immense amount of guilt, even if it was strictly for Ilona's benefit. Years, most likely. Still, it was a relief to know he still cared enough to support them both. "Okay, thank you." Jo murmured. Obviously, she couldn't offer the same to him without a permanent place to stay.

"Is there a specific day or time you would prefer I bring her to you?" Jo's thought was to bring Ilona over later that evening after the baby napped and ate, but it was presumptuous of her to think he wouldn't have any other plans. Did he still have weekly suppers with his mother? Did Juliana still stop by on occasion? Their lives would take so much more planning now.

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