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I couldn't ask in front of Victoria. Isaac would definitely think I was using her to get to him, and I truly didn't want that. But how was I supposed to get a private moment with him?By the time dinner ended, I still couldn't find an opening to speak. Isaac was the first to put down his fork. "Grandma, I'm heading upstairs. Enjoy your meal."He had barely stood when she asked, "Why are you rushing? Take Josie for a stroll in the garden to aid digestion. We planted winter-blooming flowers. They're beautiful."Isaac paused. Reluctantly, he sat back down. His eyes slid toward me, like he expected me to refuse.Usually, when she tried to pair us up, I would reject the idea. But that night, I needed a private moment with him, so I lowered my gaze and ignored his signals. I wouldn't be here pestering a busy man to go on a walk in the garden for no reason.Later, the garden glowed under soft moonlight. A cool breeze carried the scent of blooming flowers. Isaac walked ahead, silent, his

To Timothy, taking care of him counted as something important. But to me, staying far away from him and fighting for my daughter's custody was the only thing that truly mattered.When I didn't move, his tone grew even colder. "Go run the water, Josie. I want a bath."My hands curled into fists, and I forced down every ounce of disgust swelling up inside me.He didn't actually want my help. He just couldn't accept that I had dared come back late, that I no longer revolved around him the way I used to. This was nothing more than punishment disguised as an order.I reminded him, lifting my chin to meet his dark gaze, "We're getting divorced soon. I can call Yasmin right now. I'm sure she would be thrilled to take care of you."Timothy's indifferent black eyes sharpened, cutting me like a blade. "I said you're helping me."I replied evenly, "I can hire a caregiver. I'll even pay for it."I knew that the moment I gave in even once, he would keep pushing until I had no ground left. I

I suppressed the emotions rising in my chest and said, "Sorry, I'm not very good at teaching."Yasmin's smile faded a little as she put on a show of feeling wronged. She looked at Daphne and murmured, "Maybe I'm just too dumb, so Ms. York doesn't want to teach me.""Ms. York!" Daphne immediately frowned. She let go of my clothes and ran back to Yasmin, wrapping her arms around her leg. When she looked up at me again, her bright eyes held a hint of displeasure. "You can teach. You taught me really well. Why won't you teach my mommy?"My throat tightened, and I couldn't say anything.Just then, Timothy suddenly spoke, his tone cold and impatient. "It's only baking a cake, Josie. Why can't you teach Yasmin?"I said coldly, "I already told you. I don't know how to teach. There are plenty of people who can teach her. She can go learn from anyone else."But Daphne grew angry. "Why are you always bullying my mommy? I don't like you anymore! Mommy, let's go!"Her tiny voice struck lik

Through her tears, Yasmin complained, "Tim, they went way too far. Amy did it on purpose. I used to get all the top luxury endorsements, and she's been jealous this whole time. Now that she finally has a chance, she joins forces with Mr. Gallagher just to humiliate me."Timothy's expression darkened. Without hesitation, he pulled out his phone and called Jason. "Find out who invested in that show. Once you know, offer ten times the price to buy it out. The female lead must be Yasmin."My heart clenched at his words. I knew the other side was a major media company, but no one ever complained about having too much money. If they really agreed to transfer the project to Grant Corporation, Timothy might see the contracts—and the contracts had my real name on them.I wasn't afraid of him knowing that I was the screenwriter. I just couldn't stand the idea of someone like Yasmin starring in my work. The thought alone made my skin crawl.Before long, Jason came to the ward with a folder in

By evening, the driver was already waiting downstairs. Timothy, Daphne, and I headed to Benedict's home together.Even in the car, Timothy wouldn't let me sit with Daphne. He had me in the front passenger seat, while he sat in the back with her.When we arrived at the Green residence, Harriett's car pulled in just behind ours. She saw me get out of Timothy's car and immediately frowned. "Timothy, why did you bring her?"Before he could answer, she turned to me with open contempt. "You really are shameless. Timothy's about to divorce you, and you still have the nerve to show up at our family dinner?"I drew a long breath and turned to leave. I had come mainly for Daphne. But after a few days by Yasmin's side, Daphne had gone right back to treating me like an enemy.Just as I turned away, Timothy caught my wrist. "Granddad invited her. He specifically asked that she come."Harriett pouted and muttered under her breath, "He's getting old. He must be going blind."Then she took Daph