"Yes," Erica agreed without gentle sentiment, "you did. You destroyed our relationship. I would have abandoned my family and whole life for you, Hermes, but you didn't even respect me as a daughter." Erica stabbed a finger towards the hospital room across from them. "That girl in there, lying in a hospital bed? I would die for her. Without question and without hesitation. Because she is my daughter and I love her and I would do anything in my power to stop her pain. I would never hurt her."