Chapter 1291

“They underestimated you. When it comes down to it, you know what to do,” Skylar said sincerely. The company had faced many unexpected challenges in recent years, requiring Janine to make rapid decisions. Skylar's extended stay abroad, coupled with time zone differences, prevented her from learning about these situations immediately. By the time she learned of them, Janine had already resolved them. So, concerning Maisy's situation, she wasn't worried. Furthermore, it was Janine who had suggested involving the police.

Janine sighed. “No matter what, she’s still my daughter. Though we lack a true bond in this life, I still don't want to see her continue making mistakes. She must take responsibility for her actions.”

Skylar smiled and nodded. “Mom, you’re absolutely right.”

Meanwhile, outside the neighborhood, beneath a streetlight, Maisy gazed up at the tall building. Three years ago, this would have been humiliating. But after all she’d endured, she was a changed person.

Did Skylar and Janine believe she was still easily bullied? Did they think she would surrender so readily? She knew Janine was soft-hearted; after all, she was her biological mother. Gaining Janine’s acceptance later wouldn't be difficult.

If Janine truly refused to accept her, then their familial bond was irrelevant. As mother and daughter, Janine should experience the suffering Maisy had endured—Skylar, too. The more glamorous their lives became, the more glaring their differences would be.

“Whether it’s the house or the company, they will all be mine!” Eventually, Janine and her brothers would acknowledge her as their daughter and sister. That wretched Skylar would be banished far away. She’d heard Steven had a fiancée, and their wedding was imminent.

Maisy's eyes narrowed, and a cold laugh escaped her lips. If she couldn't be happy, then no one would be.

Chapter 1201

Rosa had recently undergone a series of tests at the Murida hospital. The diagnosis confirmed the findings from the Jipsburg hospital. However, surgery couldn't be scheduled immediately; the earliest appointment was next Monday. This delay upset Rosa.

“Ned, I’m a little scared. I probably won’t sleep well this week. Since I’m still adjusting to the time difference, I can't even have the surgery right away.”

Joe responded with a quiet hum. “Listen to the doctor. Everything will be fine.”

Rosa fell silent, feeling hurt. “Ned, since we returned, you’ve been colder these past two days. Are you upset with me? After all, I made you leave everything in Jipsburg to come back with me.” She knew Joe had sent someone to the university they both attended in the past few days.