The father would usually have to consent if his child were to take after the mother's last name. In most cases, the father might not agree.

However, Sebastian Brenand brought this up when the thought didn't even cross Rachel Wood's mind, so she was surprised but understood his reasons behind the suggestion.

She knew it was because he was thoroughly disappointed by his parents and no longer wanted to extend his family’s bloodline.

“The Brenand family doesn’t deserve a child with its surname or