517 Onset of disease

When Renard Quinn saw Uncle Pine, it was in Sophie Quinn's ward.

Since Sophie's bodily functions were gradually recovering, including her immune system working normally, two people were allowed in the ward to take care of her together.

Renard originally wanted to suggest that Uncle Pine take a break and have someone else or an additional person help, but Uncle Pine refused to accept any offer.

"Why bother others? I can take care of Miss all by myself."

Uncle Pine stubbornly refused Renard, ultimately because he felt insecure and didn't want anyone to take Sophie away.

He had placed Sophie in a very important position in his heart, and now, with her recovering step by step under his care, Uncle Pine would not relax any of his nerves.

Seeing that Uncle Pine couldn't be persuaded, Renard gave up. But he hadn't expected that Uncle Pine would even disagree with having someone else help take care of Sophie.

"Instead of having another person worry me, I'd rather do it myself."