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.

smiled, satisfied. "Good. That's the right attitude. It's getting late;

something. "Oh, by the way, you have that meeting tomorrow. The one Mrs. Lowe introduced. You should at least go meet him. Even if you don't like him, skipping it would leave

but firm. "Jolie, the Lowe family is a business partner of ours, and right now, the Quin

don't like these setups, but we have to make an effort. Show them 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 want to.

crossing her face. She had always been the favored one growing up, but now, when the family's interests were at stake, her importance seemed to take a

always came first. Her "favor" had only been due to a fortune-teller's

It felt laughable now.

bring herself

"Fine," she said quietly.

that, she stood up and closed the door

The next day.

her postpartum recovery, and now that she was done with it, she was eager to relax and

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