Adam's POV

"So tell me, Aldir. What should I call you now? Uncle? Aldir? Daddy?"

"Enough, Adam. Show some respect."

"Ha. Respect? He just told me I'm a bastard. He doesn't respect me, and you expect me to respect him. Unbelievable."

"That's exactly what I want you to understand, son.

"Do you see now why it's important that you marry a Smith?

"If people find out you're not Aldir's son, they'll start to look down on you. It won't matter that you're Alex Keller's son. Your origin, and I