Oh dear. Best if he doesn't realize his misunderstanding only to learn that it happened later. It will just break his heart all over again. If he could see no harm ever came to a child, he would.

Of course, it does sound as if Lord Sesshoumaru is doing his best which helps.

"Both of those are wonderful reasons! And it sounds as if you have met some interesting people as well on your journeys. You've mentioned a couple of them already."