Livia is both heartened and frightened—heartened that Raylen is supporting her, yet frightened that his support will be what finally sends Henry to his grave.
'Better sooner than never, I suppose,' she thinks, unable to completely suppress the ill-will she has towards her father-in-law.
Said father-in-law looks like he is choking—on his own rage or saliva, Livia honestly isn't sure.
"You," he hisses at Raylen, "will not do such a thing. The prenup ensures that you gain custody of any children from this marriage if you separate."
Raylen is unperturbed, likely already used to and sick of his father's countless tantrums. "But Livia and I have agreed that we will take one child each. Regardless, if you want me to dishonour that promise, I can remind you that the prenuptial agreement also does not prevent me from giving up my parental rights entirely."
