"He's my father. I can't be away from him forever. I can't." replied Selina.
"He's not your father." Leah rebuked. "I warned you never to appear before Hudson,"
"Calm down, Mother. We should be concerned about Father's condition instead of blaming Selina for it," Clarissa hoped her mother's rage wouldn't boil over.
Leah didn't waver with empathy at Selina's remorseful gaze. Instead, she commanded dismissively through gritted teeth.
"I will only be at ease once Selina is out of here before I do something she'll regret,"
"Please, let me stay until I know Father is out of danger," Selina begged, fully aware she had no right to be there and hoping to avoid a scene by forcing her presence.
"Please, Mom, let her stay," Clarissa interjected softly, but she immediately swallowed her words under Leah's infuriated glare.
"Go away, Selina," Leah commanded, leaving no room for argument.
