Mrs. York was irked. Did Mrs. Harrington suppose she could not understand the nuances of the conversation? It sounded as though Quinn had many skeletons in her closet. Unbeknownst to Mrs. York, Quintessa did have a few skeletons in her closet, things like murder and arson.

Quintessa, once again named for reasons unknown, looked amusedly at Mrs. Harrington. This lady was really good at making veiled insults; but unfortunately for her, Mrs. York just didn't fall for her tactics.

At that moment, however, Quintessa felt that Mrs. Harrington's opinion was the least of her concerns. Her attention was solely on Mrs. York.

Feeling protected in this way was new and slightly uncomfortable for Quintessa. She was used to attacking but not yet accustomed to being protected.

It puzzled Quintessa why Mrs. York was so fiercely protective of her after just one instance of help. She felt herself unworthy compared to Mrs. York's kindness and generosity.

She started to worry. What would happen if Mrs. York ever discovered the truth about her past? Would she regret being so kind to her?

Mrs. Harrington hadn't expected Mrs. York to confront her so directly, her smile becoming a bit strained. "You've misunderstood, that's not what I meant.”

stopped Quintessa from speaking and said, "If that's not what you meant, then explain it to me. I'm not like you. If you beat around the bush and don't speak plainly, I won't get it. I guess I'm just

just like how celebrities can hardly keep their private lives private, everything gets blown out of

She had already predicted this dinner wouldn't

unknown to the public, especially for Quinn who's just debuted. Romantic relationships have to be kept under wraps. Just the two of them, I worry day

Mrs. York was especially perceptive. With that statement, she not only silenced Mrs. Harrington but also subtly let everyone know that Quintessa and

didn't she always call

returned a sweet smile, "Indeed, they're like

York turned to

girl's been

thinner than the last time I saw her. It's heart-wrenching. You should

cook you @

meal."

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