Mrs. York's comment was essentially a polite way of throwing shade: it wasn't that you're unattractive, just that you weren't as pretty as Quinn.

That certainly ruffled Mrs. Harrington and Nydia's feathers. Which woman does not care about her looks? It was almost as if Mrs. York had pointed directly at them and said, "You're just plain!"

But what was more important was that Mrs. Harrington realized, Mrs. York was unabashedly sheltering Quintessa behind her, referring to her as "our Quinn," treating her as a family member! Mrs. Harrington's gaze at Quintessa became even more complicated.

Quintessa was stunned by Mrs. York's staunch defense and was at a loss for words. She hadn't expected Mrs. York to protect her so decisively, essentially tearing apart years of acquaintance for her. Why was she being so kind?

Quintessa was also amazed at Mrs. York's quick wit.

through Quintessa, gently warming her

sure if Mrs. York's words were just offhand or heartfelt, but she wanted to say

shoulder, displaying a possessive stance as if to say "this is my woman." He chuckled, "Susan, that's just

on the charm! That comeback was just too perfect. I've got to double her

puzzled, "Oh. Did I say something

shook his head, "Mom, you're just too straightforward. Telling it like it is can sound harsh, but you and Mrs. Harrington have been

other so well, leaving no space for Quintessa to

the corner of her lips, wondered if there was a place for her

was implying that: My mom's

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