Enchanted Nightfall: Falling for Destiny

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.

flushed through Quintessa, gently warming

words were just offhand or heartfelt, but she wanted to say thank you.

Quintessa's left, wrapped his arm around her shoulder, displaying a possessive stance as if to say "this is my woman." He chuckled, "Susan, that's just

charm! That comeback was

puzzled, "Oh. Did I say something

can sound harsh, but you and Mrs. Harrington have been friends for years. Everyone knows what kind of person you are;

off each other so well,

there was a place for her in this squabble, feeling sidelined for the first

darkened Nydia's expression; he was implying that: My mom's just telling the truth-you are,