“How does it feel to be back to 100% again, brother?” Liam said in a teasing tone. Theodore popped his finger joints, and then said, a wicked smile on his face, “Marvelous. I am glad I didn’t allow the old man to stop you from becoming a doctor, Serena.” His sister giggled at that. And then, in a grimmer tone, he went on, “I need to have a talk with mother.” Emily, who was sitting on his lap, stiffened slightly. “It’s not necessary, lover.” “Don’t we all?” Liam said on a sigh as he hugged Tatiana sideways. “The talk might end in a bloody manner, depending on what she has to say,” Theodore announced flatly. “I won’t hold back this time.” “Lover, she is still your mother,” Emily said softly. “Well, she doesn’t act as such, dorogaya,” he retorted bitterly. “Am I supposed to sit b

