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“Where are my phone and laptop?” Ellie bombarded me as soon as I enter the nursery room.

“Ellie, it's best if you will focus your time with our children,” I said.

She glared at me.

“I’m not stupid, Ulie. I know why did you hide my phone and laptop. I am not weak as you think.” She said in a cold voice.

I knew she would be angry at me. I don't want her to be hurt.

“I know, but let me handle this,” I said, full of concern.

“I don’t need you to fight my battles. I have been doing this alone, and I handled it perfectly well.”

“But I want to. Just let me deal with them, please, Ellie.”

I know she's strong and independent because she has no choice. Her parents died when she just graduated from college.

She needs to take over the company at the age of 21. It's not easy for a 21-year-old girl to take that enormous responsibility. She was alone then, but not anymore. I am here for her to fight with her battles.

“Ulie, let us make this clear. You are only allowed to make decisions for the k
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