Titan Adler forced an awkward laugh. "Alas, my unworthy son... He lost his life on a mission not long ago. It must have been so difficult for you, coming all this way to find him while carrying a child of the Adler family."
Titan Adler heaved a sigh of feigned sadness, and Flora Bloom continued to play along with his performance, quite amused.
"Uncle Adler, don't be so quick to grieve! Don't you have another obedient son? It won't be too late to cry after he's gone too."
Titan Adler was so stunned by Flora Bloom's retort he was left sputtering, "You... I... How..."
"My lord, don't be angry. I believe Miss Bloom is just so heartbroken over Lex's death that she's not thinking straight."
Selene Lynch, suddenly seeming to forget the tension in the room, walked over, took Flora Bloom's hand, and led her to Mason Adler's side.
"Flora, dear, the Adler family would never abandon a widow and her child. Rest assured, even though Lex is gone, we will take good care of you!"
