Watching the backs of the three, Rachel couldn't maintain her composure any longer. She gritted her teeth, her body trembling, and hissed venomously, "Quintessa, just you wait. Let's see how long you can keep that smug smile."

Quintessa had stepped on Rachel's left foot so hard that the skin broke and bled, possibly even damaging the bone. Every movement was excruciatingly painful. Her hair was also tousled, making her look like a madwoman.

Ignoring the mocking glances from those around her, Rachel hobbled towards the restroom. She needed to tidy up her appearance.

She couldn't let all her previous efforts go to waste now.

After sitting down, Mrs. York glanced at Quintessa, lips twitching as if she wanted to speak, then closed her mouth again.

Quintessa could guess what was on Mrs. York's mind. She must have unintentionally scared this innocent old lady. Quintessa asked, "Auntie, are you afraid of me?"

"Don't worry. Auntie, you're so sweet, so good. How could I bear to harm you?"

York snorted and

speak her mind, Mrs. York turned back hesitantly, "I saw Rachel didn't

a woman, how would you react if

a moment, "I'd probably

still smiled so sweetly and spoke so kindly. Isn't that terrifying?"

York's conflicted expression, Quintessa sighed, "Auntie, you're

"What?"

to remain

harshness of the world, but someone would have to protect

of you, thinking someday you'd be the one in tears. Now realize, neither of you is any

can we not say things like

right. Who knows, maybe it'll be your

talk to me. I can't

sitting here? I've been looking everywhere for you." Serena's vibrant voice suddenly rang out, like a lively warbler coming out of

in

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