Gideon's POV
I bet if her mouth were not covered, I would see a sneer on her face. "Are you even fit to be a father? You barely spend time here. You leave everything to others, but your child’s safety is your responsibility.”
The words sting, sharper than I expect. I open my mouth, but before I can respond, Ivan steps forward, his presence calm and measured, like a steady hand in a storm.
“Enough,” Ivan says smoothly. “Raven’s rudeness comes from her motherly instincts. She has a deep affection for children. Sometimes, that can lead to overreactions.”
Raven steps back, still watching Daphne with a mix of disdain and pain. Ivan’s voice softens. “It’s clear she cares for the boy. That's all."
There’s something in Raven’s eyes I can’t place.
For a moment, I study her closely—the way he
