216 The only person you've ever loved is me.

The next day…

Julian had arrived early in the morning, while Adelynn had to rush to work. After completing the discharge procedure, Esme was ready to leave with Julian by her side.

The air crackled with tension as Silas burst into the room, his anger palpable in his face. He had heard that Julian had come to see Esme and couldn't stop himself from showing up. His eyes narrowed on Julian, and a fire burned within him.

"Get out," he roared, his voice reverberating off the walls of the room.

Julian bristled at the demand, his expression hardening into a scowl. "Excuse me!" he retorted, refusing to back down in the face of Silas's aggression.

But Silas lost his composure, his voice growing even more commanding as he repeated his demand, "Get out, right now."

Esme stepped forward, her gaze locking with Silas's in a fiery exchange of emotions. "You are not welcome here. Leave," she declared.