She looked at the group across from her with a mocking expression, finding the whole situation laughable.
Wanda Larkin froze when she heard this, then blurted out, "The paternity test? Of course the paternity test was a lie! How else were we supposed to get you to come to the Sterling family?"
"Mom, stop talking!"
Evan Sterling's expression darkened.
He looked at Stella Sterling. "Stella, Mom's had a shock. She's... not quite herself right now. Don't take what she says to heart."
"No matter what, we're still family."
"Besides, look at Mom's current state. She needs treatment. Sanctyr Base has professional medical teams. Dad and I can take her there for treatment when we go to see my younger brother."
As he spoke, Evan Sterling's eyes pleaded with Stella Sterling.
He hoped she would let him go back, for the sake of any lingering affection from their past.
