"Aurora!"

Kate stormed in, furious, and slapped Aurora across the face before anyone could stop her.

Sophia rushed to protect Aurora's arm that still had the IV drip in it, carefully gripping the line to keep it from getting cold. But she didn't move fast enough to intercept Kate's blow—so she threw herself forward to shield Aurora instead.

Derek grabbed Kate's wrist just in time.

"Godmother, this is a hospital. Keep your voice ...