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.

she had fought relentlessly to become the head of the

the other refused to obey her-now, the family she had fought so hard to

made the wrong choices from the

arrived, he found Emerald still gazing out the window, lost in

walked over and quietly shut the

take care of yourself,"

silent,

better than to push her, Filipe set the meal he had brought onto

the utensils,

she suddenly looked at Filipe. "Contact Alexander. Tell

with

Emerald's falling-out with Alexander, Filipe

her to make

had been he

her own-this was the best outcome he could

...

than an hour later, Alexander walked into the hospital

chair beside the bed, his expression cold. "Why

even call me 'Aunt Emerald'

his gaze. "Didn't we cut

I called you,"

told let Nyla

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