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 turned away, ignoring

need to speak her mind, Mrs. York turned back hesitantly,

Mrs. York, asking, "Auntie, as a woman, how would you react if someone slept with your

for a moment, "I'd probably

clearly wanted to kill me yet still smiled so sweetly and spoke so kindly. Isn't that terrifying?" Mrs. York thought about it. It

expression, Quintessa sighed, "Auntie, you're

"What?"

smiled, "To be able to remain so naive, so

of the harshness of the world, but someone would have to protect

thinking someday you'd be the one in tears. Now realize, neither of you is any good. I was worrying over nothing. Who knows

sighed, "Mom, can we not say things

right. Who knows, maybe it'll be your son crying

York brushed off Quintessa's hand, "Don't talk to me. I

why are you two sitting here? I've been looking everywhere for you." Serena's vibrant voice suddenly rang out, like a lively warbler coming out of its nest. Even Quintessa

arm in arm

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