Chapter 113: Two Kids, Two Takes

"I'm not protecting her!" "I'm not protecting her!" It was rare for Liam to show so much emotion. Red-faced, he insisted, "When I stopped you... when I stopped Charlotte from going at her, it was all because of grandpa's health..." "What's your grandpa got to do with Charlotte?" Serena's voice was icy. "Quit looking for excuses for your failings and coldness, Liam. If you'd stood by Charlotte even a bit, she wouldn't have died so horribly." Liam was speechless, his face showing a mix of hurt and helplessness. Once the bodyguards dragged Chloe away, he uncovered Ethan's ears. The little guy, unaware of the drama, snuggled into his arms, looking around curiously. Spotting a little boy on the bedroom bed, struggling to catch his breath between sobs, Ethan's eyes sparkled, "Mommy, there's a big brother!" Serena corrected him sharply, "He's not your brother. You're a Blackwood, he's a Parker." Ethan, startled by her frosty tone, retreated to her side and quieted down. Liam hated s