"He has responsibilities to the mother of his children regardless of his relationship with her." "Responsibilities that can still be addressed while he is bonded to my daughter." Russo was determined to shove Emily to the side and place his daughter where Emily should have been. I felt my anger spike as the room was quieted. Never, I told Finn as I kept my eyes on him. I knew he had heard me, but he gave no indication as he pondered the predicament we were now in. "This isn't something that can be decided at his moment. Things must be considered now what my grandchildren have been involved." With another wave of Finn's hand, the visitors left the room. Megan lingered at the door, but when she wasn't acknowledged after a few seconds, she shut the door. "I won't abandon my family because she wants to sink her claws into me," I switched to our native, Norwegian language in case someone was listening.