Chapter 67

“Julian is Julian, and Rose is Rose. Who told you they’re interchangeable?” Lilah shot back. She wasn’t defending Rose, really—it was just that Patricia’s move was straight-up absurd.

Victor couldn’t hold back either. “Look what you’ve done. Scared the kid into tears. Rose might be adopted, but she’s always been respectful. How could you treat her like this?”

“This was all you people forcing my hand! You insisted Julian leave the hospital—what did he even do wrong? If he really has to go, then let Rose take his place. I raised her all these years, she owes us this much!” Patricia clung tightly to Rose’s arm, completely ignoring her cries and struggles.

“Damien...” Rose looked at Damien through teary eyes, her face full of distress.

Damien, however, was utterly embarrassed by his aunt and wouldn’t even glance at the two of them.

Sitting on the couch, Gabriel held little Aiden in his arms. The boy had his hands covering his ears. Gabriel glanced down at h