Turning towards Theodore, Darian implored, "Theodore, we share blood and you could not deny our bond! Please tell your grandfather that Aimee and I truly loved each other."

“Get away from us! You're not fit to speak her name!" Aldus violently rejected Darian, his voice dripping with anger.

“My daughter will no longer be connected to the disgraceful Anderson family. I'm taking her to rest in the Fredrick family cemetery. Also, Theodore will sever all ties with the Anderson family. Henceforth, he will be known as Holden Fredrick, and you shall be a stranger to him!"

“No, Mr. Fredrick, you must hear me out. It's all a grand misunderstanding.“ Darian's desperation grew, and his regret became a heavy burden. He felt like a caricature of a man caught in a dramatic farce.

“Silence! I have no desire to hear your explanations." Propped up by Theodore, Aldus stood tall, his gaze sternly fixed on the man begging at his feet.