"I'd rather they did remarry to spare you from holding onto impossible dreams."

Keilani was stunned.

Lance got up and towered over Keilani. “If you're fond of that kid, I'll make an effort to secure her custody for you and bring her back to Philade. As for other things, spare me from your nonsense."

“Anyway, I'm not planning on returning! You can't force me!"

The two separated in discord.

“What did Lance tell you?" Alice hurriedly asked.

Back in Keilani's room, Alice approached Keilani with a worried Look as she noticed Keilani sitting at the bed's edge, clearly upset.

Keilani huffed, "He found out about Jennie being my daughter, but he refused to support my relationship with Tyrone. He's sending me back to Philade tomorrow."

"why?"

"Who knows?" Keilani rolled her eyes and muttered, "Maybe he's obsessed with Sabrina. All he wants is for Sabrina to be happy.”

Alice looked down and said, “She's definitely trouble, but now's not the time to deal with her. What are you going to do now?"

“I'm not going back, that's for sure."

“And if he talks to your parents and they want you to return?" Alice urged.

Keilani bit her lip, unsure. She firmly replied, "I still won't go back."

“Maybe you should talk to your uncle first. Tell him how hard it's been to reconnect with your child and that you need to stay here for a while. The kid's been with Tyrone for so long, and she's not used to you. You can't just take her back to Philadelphia without preparation. Ask your uncle to talk to Lance for you."

"But Lance won't be convinced."

"It doesn't matter. The point is your uncle's efforts to talk to him for your sake."

“Alright, I'll try," Keilani decided after a moment.

At ten in the evening, Tyrone, working in his study, got a call from Royce. “Hello, Mr. Nelson.”

"Tyrone, it's me."