In the next bedchamber, Drayce and Evanthe overheard Seren's emotional outburst. Drayce could feel the intensity of Seren's emotions and was about to rush to her, but Evanthe gently grabbed his hand. "Give them a little more time, alright?"
Drayce clenched his fists, holding himself back. "She better not make Seren cry any more. If she doesn't give Seren what she needs, I swear, I won't let that woman see her daughter ever again."
"Calm down," Evanthe said softly, patting his arm to soothe him.
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Seeing Seren's outburst and hearing her desperate plea, Sierra immediately pulled her daughter into a tight embrace. "Calm down, please. I'm sorry, alright? I've been a bad mother."
Seren, still sobbing, asked, "Are you doing this just so my anger doesn't activate the hellfire and cause harm?"
