Chapter 1308

"Sure," Nyla replied.

After Alexander left, she turned to Damon. "We really will make it back together, right?"

Seeing the worry in her eyes, Damon pulled her into his arms. "Yes. I promise. Trust me."

She didn't say anything more, simply resting against his chest. Deep down, however, unease still lingered.

Three more days passed, and George still hadn't found Nyla.

Meanwhile, unrest within the Nixons was worsening. More and more people began openly opposing Emerald, demanding a new leader.

Emerald was exhausted and overwhelmed.

The stress took a toll on her body-she collapsed and was rushed to the hospital again.

When she woke up, the doctor warned her that she couldn't keep pushing herself like this, or her health would suffer serious consequences.

"I understand," Emerald said flatly. "I'd like to be alone now."

Sighing, the doctor left the room.

Emerald stared out the window, her gaze distant.

fought relentlessly to become the

leg, one daughter hated her, and the other refused to obey

she made the wrong choices

still gazing out the window, lost

he walked over and quietly shut

need to take care of yourself,"

silent,

push her, Filipe set the meal he had brought onto the table.

got out of bed, picked up the

she finished, she suddenly looked at Filipe.

eyes flickered with

with Alexander, Filipe had

her to make

had been

on her own-this was the best outcome he could have hoped

...

hour later, Alexander walked into the

beside the bed, his expression cold. "Why did

"You won't even call me 'Aunt

lowered his gaze. "Didn't

why I called you,"

already told let

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