Chapter 1914

"Shannon!" Thalia had been listening in silence until she heard Shannon's last sentence. Her composure snapped, and her voice was low and sharp as she barked, "I forbid that!" Shannon turned to look at her. Her expression was calmer than ever. "Mom, this is the best solution right now." Trading herself for Hector was the best outcome for both Thalia and Hector. This was the decision Shannon had made on the way here. Since neither she nor Thalia had the strength to fight against the Wynthorpe clan, she could at least use this condition to buy herself time. "I'm the better choice compared to Hector," Shannon announced. Louise studied Shannon. This was Thalia's child and another extension of her own bloodline. She was surprised, but at the same time, not surprised at all. It was just as she had expected. Shannon was just like her, and perhaps even more like her than Thalia. But simply being similar wasn't enough. Louise gazed at Shannon for a long time and slowly asked, "How wi