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.

attitude. It's getting late;

by the way, you have that meeting tomorrow. The one Mrs. Lowe introduced. You should at least go meet him. Even

is a business partner of ours, and right now, the

we're serious, even if you're not interested. Just go for a little while. You don't even have to dress up if you don't

been the favored one growing up, but now, when the family's interests were at stake,

the Quin family, business always came first. Her "favor" had only been due to a fortune-teller's words years ago, claiming that anyone who treated her well would experience

It felt laughable now.

couldn't bring herself

"Fine," she said quietly.

and closed the door behind Daisy as she

The next day.

for a much-needed break. Aveline had been cooped up at home for a while during her postpartum recovery, and

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