At Springfield Hospital,
It was the first time Aveline had ever been dominating and rude, even to her parents. She didn't let them speak. She didn't let them move against Damien. She even threatened them, saying she would shield them from Damien, even if it cost her her life.
Margaret couldn't accept it. But neither could she refuse it. Not after forcing her daughter into that marriage. She felt like she lost her place in Aveline's choices the day she insisted Damien Ashford was the right man.
Charles had a thousand things to say. But when Aveline stood, unyielding and volatile, he had to swallow it. More than anger, he was worried. He just wanted to share her burden.
Henry was on edge. He wanted to end Damien with his bare hands. But if he failed, Aveline would step between them to protect him. She would fall first. And he wouldn't survive that.
But that didn't mean he could sit quietly and watch her throw herself into the fire.
