Chapter 164

Tyrone once again led Quintessa to the private residence they had visited before. Quintessa refused Tyrone’s offer of a fireman’s carry. With uneven steps, she playfully stumbled into the elevator under his teasing gaze.

Quintessa wasn’t worried about Tyrone trying anything on her; she had a myriad of ways to shut him down if he ever tried.

Exiting the elevator, Tyrone entered the password, and the door opened.

The first thing that hit Quintessa was the tantalizing aroma wafting from the room. Her stomach had been growling for a while, and the smell was enough to make her mouth water.

Tyrone caught the scent too and frowned as he stepped inside, calling out, “Mom!”

Sure enough, the only other person who’d be there besides him was his mother.

But why, oh why, did this little old lady always seem to show up whenever he brought Quintessa around? Could it be any more coincidental?

was a bit disheartened. With his mom around, the things he wanted to do just couldn’t be done, could they?

Cecilia appeared from the kitchen, apron–clad, and said, “Honey, you’re back! You haven’t

and I

she caught sight of Quintessa trailing behind

Cecilia, Quintessa also paused. They had met twice before, and this was the third time, with

Cecilia feel uneasy and guilty every time she saw Quintessa, after all,

Incide

waved at Cecilia, “What a coincidence meeting

Cecilia, Quintessa’s mind started racing, coming up with

Well, the food in the kitchen is

hurried back

lips curled into a sly smile. “Tsk, your mom and I really are fated, aren’t we? Doesn’t this mean I’m one

at her belly and

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and poise. Despite her inner turmoil, she couldn’t let this temptress see her flustered; it would only encourage the girl to worm her way further into their lives.

with one bare foot, Cecilia

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