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.”

not what you meant, then explain it to me. I'm not like you. If

their private lives private, everything gets blown out of proportion, including romantic

scoffed. What an unnecessary drama! She had already predicted this

a lot has to remain 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

she not only silenced Mrs. Harrington but also subtly let everyone

she and Tyrone were dating. She didn't she always call her a vixen? Could it be

a

York turned

been busy filming,

a break. She looks even thinner than the last time I saw

sometime; I'll cook you

meal."

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