The maid nodded. "Yes, Madam. And this young lady is...""Nyla Kinsey. My... eldest daughter," Emerald replied."I understand. Ms. Kinsey, please come with me," the maid said.Without another word, Nyla turned and followed the maid out of the study, leaving only Emerald and Alexander behind.Alexander approached the desk and said, "Aunt Emerald, you shouldn't be too harsh on Nyla. She didn't grow up by your side, so naturally, she'll think differently from you."If you want her to listen, you'll need to ease into it. Once the distance between you two shrinks, she'll naturally come around."Emerald huffed. "Am I not being nice enough? Did you hear what she called me? 'Ms. Kinsey'? I could die of anger right now!"The cold, detached way Nyla had acted toward her stirred another wave of frustration in Emerald's chest.True, she had divorced Harrison when Nyla was young, but during the time they had spent together, Emerald had done everything she could to care for her.And this wa
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