Vera Warner assumed he was just saying that to have an excuse to keep Zola by her side, so she didn't give it much thought.
"You don't have to be so formal. I've said it before: as long as Zola wants to stay with me, I'll continue to look after him. Of course, you're free to take him back at any time. I don't have legal custody, after all."
Vera Warner made her position crystal clear, her words conveying a distinct desire to keep her distance from the Morgan family.
This casual detachment from Vera was Victor Morgan's biggest frustration, yet he couldn't say a word to change it.
Seeing them exchange glances, Sylvia Schuyler hurried forward and grabbed Victor Morgan's hand. With an air of someone taking charge, she said with a beaming smile, "Victor, we should be thanking Miss Warner. She's taken such good care of Zola. Once Zola and I get to know each other, we won't have to trouble Miss Warner anymore."
