Though she wanted to slap Emily twice, she ultimately chose to hide behind James in her vulnerability.

"Just as there is a stepmother, there is also a stepfather. If you dare let Eva take care of Sam, I will fight to the death to snatch him away," Emily threatened, then turned around, a pained expression replacing her aggression.

She held Sam's hand, tears trickling down her face, as she stared at her son's pale cheeks.

It was all her fault ...