Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

"Ms. Kinsey, Madam is in a bad mood today. If she says or does anything unpleasant, try to endure it to avoid unnecessary trouble," Filipe reminded her.

"Got it," Nyla replied.

Dinner that night was tense.

Emerald sat at the head of the table, her face so dark it seemed a storm was brewing.

Even the usually chatty Delia was unusually quiet, keeping her head down and eating timidly, not daring to crack a single joke.

Nyla remained indifferent, acting as if she noticed nothing. She ate at her usual pace, unbothered by the heavy atmosphere.

Halfway through her meal, she set down her utensils and announced, "I'm done."

Just as she stood to leave, Emerald spoke in a cold voice. "Wait. I need to talk to you later."

At this, Nyla sat back down, casually pulling out her phone and starting a zombie- shooting game.

Delia glanced at her from the side, her eyes flashing with dissatisfaction at how Nyla seemed unaffected by Emerald's mood.

She could understand why Emerald didn't like Nyla. Who would like someone so indifferent to their own family?

dinner, Emerald asked Nyla to join her in

decided-you're getting engaged next week.

refuse," Nyla said

irrelevant. Even if it's not Andre, it will be someone

force me, the only

I'll do something to

whatever you want. Even if you promise not to hurt them,

the desk, her voice sharp

say it, the result will

engagement is happening whether you like it or not! If you refuse, Ÿ'll bring Damon and Buddy here and

darkened. "You're so cruel. Aren't you

।

sneered. "Retribution? I only believe there's nothing in this can't

with it when

I'll just wait and see when it catches up to you." With that,

her chat with Andre and asked

His reply came quickly.

talked to me

Nyla: [...]

[Once we're engaged, you