Trading My Ex for His Uncle

After Vik left, Edward looked at Mary. "Mary, is something bothering you? You look so pale."

Mary forced a smile. "It's nothing. I was just thinking about when you'll fully recover."

"Didn't the doctor say I could be discharged in half a month? Don't worry, I'll get better, and I won't let Emerald bully you anymore," Edward promised.

His expression turned cold as he recalled the things he had overheard Emerald say while he had been unconscious.

He would never allow her to continue running the Nixons. Neither Brian nor Delia would inherit the Nixons, either.

Moreover, his worsening condition before had been due to Emerald poisoning him. He wouldn't let her get away with it.

"Alright..." Mary answered.

Emerald quickly received the news that Edward had woken up.

When Filipe reported the news, he saw Emerald's dark expression and couldn't help but lower his gaze. "Madam, do you want to go to the hospital?"

Although Edward and Emerald's marriage had long been a mere formality, they hadn't officially divorced. If Emerald didn't visit now that she knew he was awake, people would definitely gossip.

Emerald remained silent for a moment before responding, "Not yet. I'll go in a couple of days."

"Understood, Madam," Filipe replied.

Emerald didn't go to the hospital but had someone keep an eye on the situation there to see who would rush over as soon as they heard Edward had woken up.

After giving her orders, she picked up some documents to continue working, but soon found the words becoming blurry.

She frowned, blinking hard to clear her vision, but the text kept growing more and more indistinct.

Suddenly, feeling lightheaded, everything spun, and she blacked out.

When she woke again, she found herself in her bedroom. She slowly sat up and called out.

A maid rushed in immediately. "Madam, you're awake."

"What happened? Did I faint?" Emerald asked.

"Yes, the family doctor came. He said it was due to exhaustion and recommended you take a good rest," the maid informed her.

Emerald rubbed her aching temples, threw off the covers, and said, "Okay, you can leave now."

Surprised that she was getting up the maid quickly said, "Madam, the doctor said you should stay in bed for at least half a day. It's only been a few hours."

"It's fine. I know my own body. I'm almost recovered, and I'll take care of myself. You can leave," Emerald dismissed her.

Emerald had always been decisive in this estate. Though the maid was worried, she didn't dare insist further.

After getting dressed and washed up, Emerald headed straight to her study to continue working.noveldrama

Filipe, who had been with her the longest, entered the study with a bowl of nourishing soup.

Seeing still hard at work, he

placed it on the desk. "Madam,

more work to be done."

should rest. There's alwe get

As long as Emerald was running the Nixons, there would always be endless tasks.

Emerald didn't even look up. "I'm fine. Go ahead and do your own work."

Filipe stood for a moment, then left with a sigh.

Not long after he left, Emerald's phone rang.

Seeing it was George, she immediately answered. "George, any updates? Have you found anything about the car accident?"

"Yes. Based on my investigation, it seems Mr. Nixon's car accident is connected to Darcy. Also, I found out that Vik booked a flight to Chyland for tomorrow," George informed her.

Emerald's expression darkened. "Do you know why?"