Daisy's expression darkened slightly at Jolie's words, but she held back from lashing out. "That's all in the past. What's the point of bringing it up now? You and Selena are sisters, after all. You should reach out to her more. Convince her to come back. She's still part of the

Quin family."

In recent years, both her parents, especially her father, had become fixated on reconnecting with Selena.

Despite multiple attempts, Selena had kept her distance, and even after finally making contact, she barely exchanged a few words with them before cutting off all communication again. The more they tried, the further she drifted away.

Jolie remained quiet, observing Daisy. She had no right to criticize her mother-after all, it was she who had always been favored growing up. The Quin family had never done anything wrong by her.

"I understand. I'll try," Jolie finally relented, though the thought of facing Selena's distant and prickly demeanor again made her uneasy.

Perhaps, deep down, her sister did care for her in some way.

"Good. That's the right attitude. It's getting late; you should

Lowe introduced. You should at least go meet him. Even if you don't like him,

tone became softer but firm. "Jolie, the Lowe family is a business partner of ours, and right now, the Quin family needs this opportunity. Mrs. Lowe just wants to introduce you to a

effort. Show them we're serious, even if you're not interested. Just go for a little while.

a flicker of bitterness crossing her face. She had always been the favored one growing

due to a fortune-teller's words years ago, claiming that anyone who treated her well would experience good

It felt laughable now.

she couldn't bring herself

"Fine," she said quietly.

up and closed the door behind Daisy as she

The next day.

been cooped up at home for a while during her postpartum recovery,

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