Halle herself didn't know who was Emily's father. How could she say so? Titus was sure that Halle was lying.
Moreover, which man would marry a woman like her? He did not believe that other than himself, there was another man who would treat Halle and Emily well.
He thought that Halle didn't trust him, so she was afraid that he would treat Emily badly after they remarried. And she still harbored resentment against him for how he treated her in the past.
He knew that Halle hated him and his mother. But Spring was dying and he would be alone soon. So, he believed that till then, Halle would let things pass and be fine.
He said, "Halle, I know you are still mad at me and mom, but mom doesn't have much time left. Maybe you should let go of that hatred!
No matter how much hatred you have, mom is now just a poor old woman. She just wants to see Emily. What could she do if she saw her?"
Titus thought he was so reasonable, which annoyed Halle.
