The next day, Daisy came to visit Jolie. Noticing Jackie in the room, she frowned and asked, "Who are you?"

Jackie replied with a friendly tone, "I'm Miss Quin's caregiver. And you are?"

Daisy's expression shifted briefly before she responded, "You can leave now. There's nothing for you to do here."

Jackie grew wary and glanced at Jolie for guidance.

Jolie said calmly, "Jackie, I'd like some fruit."

Jackie immediately understood that Jolie was subtly asking her to step out.

"Alright," she nodded and left the room.

As soon as the door closed, Daisy turned to Jolie. "Jolie, did you look into that caregiver? What's her background? Is she reliable?"

Jolie met her mother's gaze, her tone flat. "Sure. I'll investigate later."

forgot about you. There was an issue at the company, and your father and I were tied up until late. Were you alright? You didn't go

was just

nothing more than her father's attempt to make her bend to

Jolie replied evenly. "If you don't want to arrange a caregiver for me, I can find one

had always prided itself on how

the room grew

After forcing down a few bites of breakfast earlier, she now felt pale and drained, with no energy to engage in conversation. She finally spoke, her voice faint. "Mom, if there's nothing else, you should

you, and you're

to argue, said, "You don't have to leave if you don't want to, but I'm going

she

pale, fragile face. After a moment of silence, she relented. "Fine, I won't bother you. Calme

those words, she turned

lips curled into a silent, mocking

Quin family showed up. Jolie had

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