Florence Stone, the housekeeper in charge of internal affairs at the Smiths', was Ian's diehard fan. She was absolutely loyal to the Smiths and had great respect and admiration for Ian.
She had witnessed with her own eyes how Ian had gone from someone shrewd and capable, lively and active, and someone who loved talking and smiling—to the zombie he currently was, all because of Yvette.
She hated Yvette with every fiber of her being.
Therefore, she always looked at things from Ian's perspective. She reprimanded, "Even if Ms. Nora becomes Mrs. Hunt in the future, she's still just Ms. Smith now! Mr. Ian's daughter is the noblest of all! Although Ms. Yvonne is adopted, she's Mr. Ian's adopted daughter. Can't you tell which of the two matters more?"
The nannies hung their heads upon being reprimanded, none of them daring to speak anymore.
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When Nora went to Mia's room, the two girls were already fast asleep.