N had a good impression of Filipe.


    Filipe quickly waved his hand. "It''s just my duty, Ms. Kinsey. You should go now."


    N said nothing more and turned toward the estate''s entrance.


    Filipe sighed quietly as he watched her disappear into the distance.


    They were all Emerald''s children, yet while Brian and Delia could act spoiled and willful around their mother, N was met with nothing but disdain, forced into things she never wanted.


    The contrast was striking, and Filipe couldn''t help but feel a twinge of sympathy for her.


    More than half an hourter, the car pulled up in front of a private nursing home. Because prior arrangements had already been made, someone was waiting the moment N stepped out, ready to lead her to Harrison''s ward.


    When she pushed open the door and saw him lying in bed, she subconsciously tightened her grip on the doorknob.


    She had wanted to believe Emerald was lying. But seeing Harrison here, weak and confined, she could no longer deceive herself.


    To threaten her, Emerald had actually gone so far as to have him kidnapped from his own home and brought here.


    Hearing the door open, Harrison looked up. His eyes widened in shock, and he immediately sat up. "N... you''re here..."


    N''s eyes turned red as she slowly approached the bed, holding back tears. "Dad... I''m so sorry..."


    If it weren''t for her, Harrison wouldn''t have been taken to Meristate by force. He would still be living freely in his own home instead of being trapped in this small room.


    Seeing the guilt written all over her face, Harrison spoke gently. "N, I''ve never med you. I know your life must be even harder than mine right now.


    "Actually, your mother has been treating me quite well. She arranged for me to stay in a high-end ward with more than a dozen people tending to my meals, daily needs, and health.


    "To be honest, it almost feels like a vacation. You don''t need to worry about me."


    The more he spoke, the worse N felt. She knew he was only saying this tofort her.


    Who would want to be taken to a foreign country against their will, locked up in a ward every day?


    She wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and forced a smile as she sat down beside him. "Dad, don''t worry. I''ll definitely take you home."


    Harrison nodded. "Mm. At my age, it doesn''t really matter where I am, but I cant stop worrying about your By the way, how has your mother been treating you?"


    "She''s been great. She even held a banquet for me tonight, announcing to everyone that I''m her daughter. She also said she ns to hand over the family business to me N answered.


    "As long as she''s treating you well, that''s all that matters. You don''t have to visit me all the time-only if you have the time.


    "You must be busy learning new things now. If you ever get a chance, just drop by. Otherwise, don''t worry about it," Harrison assured her.


    "Mm, I''lle see you often," N promised.


    They talked for a while. Soon, N noticed how tired Harrison looked—he was clearly forcing himself to stay awake for her sake.


    She quickly said, "Dad, it''s gettingte. I should head back now. I''ll visit you again soon."


    "Alright," Harrison replied.


    As he watched N disappear through the door, his eyes turned red.


    He could tell-Emerald didn''t treat N well at all.


    If she did, N would have shared plenty of details about her kindness instead of


    brushing off the topic with vague statements.


    The more he thought about it, the more bitter he felt.