Chapter 475

Eliana was rendered speechless by Samuel's pointed question. She couldn't muster a single word in defense. Even if she had tried, Samuel wouldn't have believed her. The relationship between mother and son had reached an irreconcilable state. "No matter what, I'm your mother! I carried you for ten months, gave birth to you, raised you. You're my flesh and blood! Samuel, I'm your mother!" Samuel remained unmoved. "I've never denied that. But what does my child have to do with you? By your logic, my child is the flesh and blood of Shelmaine, who carried her for ten months and gave birth to her. Please stop concerning yourself with my child. "Besides, my daughter's last name is Clarke." Eliana was stunned. "What did you say? How can your child's last name be Clarke? That's the Hasting family bloodline—it must carry our name!" "Bloodline? What bloodline? What noble bloodline demands my child carry my last name? Shelmaine went through all the hardship of childbirth; she has every right