Ravenna's POV
"Yes. The other patriarchs insist that only a blood-born child can bear the family name. Without their consent, Miss Sunny cannot be entered into the records."
Vincent frowned. "But the Head Patriarch could overrule that. He's the only one who can override the family council."
The lawyer nodded. "Correct. But as you know, he remains in seclusion. Unless he gives explicit permission, we would require unanimous approval from every other patriarch—including your father."
My heart stuttered. His father.
Lucien's jaw tightened. "My father's in a coma."
"I'm aware," the lawyer said evenly. "Which makes things... complicated."
The words struck something deep inside me.
His father—my father-in-law—was in a coma. I blinked, trying to process it. How could I h
