Tyrone whispered, "You're awake."

Hearing Tyrone's voice, Quintessa snapped to full awareness, quickly sitting up: "How long have I slept?"

"It's still early, barely past 4 PM."

"That late?" Quintessa quickly threw off the covers and got out of bed.

Tyrone stopped her: "Where are you going?"

Quintessa tucked her hair behind her ears: "I need to get to the set."

Tyrone pushed her back down: "Look at you, you're as pale as a ghost. You're not going anywhere."

"But I have to. I have scenes tonight, and there's not much left. We could wrap up by this week. I can't delay everyone's schedule." Seeing her insistence, Tyrone could only say: "It's not even dark yet. What's the rush? Let's have dinner, and I'll drive you there."

Quintessa nodded: "Okay!"

Tyrone frowned slightly: "You're a woman; don't push yourself too hard."

"I'm not."

Tyrone chuckled coldly.

sought comfort. Like a lizard that's lost its tail, she might hurt, but she didn't need anyone's help to

she was, fragile yet not weak, stronger than anyone yet

Tyrone escorted Quintessa downstairs.

"You're

that Mrs. York had prepared a glass of milk for

to Quintessa, and she murmured: "I haven't had milk

Wilma add some sugar. It won't taste

wasn't a second glass and asked: "Mom, where's

Wilma,

do I feel like I'm

puzzled: "Were you ever

loud, "Sorry, couldn't

Quintessa's face, felt content. He loved seeing her smile, no matter the kind - even if it was

you were being sensible and smart, you turn around and

shrugged: "I can't lie,

linger on the topic: "Mom, Quinn has to go to the set

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