Trading My Ex for His Uncle by Hello Spring

Chapter 1272

Nyla exited the chat app, set her phone aside, and contemplated whether or not to follow through with the engagement.

The prospect of moving out of the estate was a huge incentive. However, if Emerald went back on her word, Nyla would have no recourse.

While she was lost in thought, a sudden, urgent knock interrupted her.

She rose and opened the door to find a flustered maid. "Ms. Kinsey, Madam wants you in the main hall immediately."

Seeing the maid's ashen face, Nyla felt a sinking sensation in her gut. She asked quietly, "What happened?"

The maid hesitated, as if struggling to find the right words. "I-It's Mr. Nixon... You'll understand when you get there."

Without further questioning, Nyla hurried to the hall.

Upon entering, she saw Emerald sitting on the sofa, her expression as dark as a thundercloud. Delia sat beside her, crying.

Nyla took a seat across from Emerald.

Before Nyla could speak, Emerald did. "Brian had an accident. I'm leaving for the south first thing in the morning. For the next few days, you and Delia are to stay in the estate and behave. If you cause any trouble while I'm gone, you'll answer for it when I return."

turned to Filipe. "Is the flight

head. "The earliest available flight

get the private jet ready. I want the pilot on standby at the airstrip!" Emerald

the call now,"

word,

Nyla felt confused. She

Brian. Given Emerald's reaction,

Emerald left, Delia quickly

the hall, waiting for

he finally did, she asked, "What exactly

a car accident... and lost a leg. But I don't

Now she understood why Emerald had looked so grim and why Delia had been crying so

the heir to the Nixons. Losing a leg was a devastating

She had no real bond with her half-brother.

Kinsey, you should get some

...

of Brian's injury spread quickly

the Bumards. By the end of the day, nearly all the major families in the north had heard about

Darcy rushed into Edward's hospital

got word. Brian

in the south.