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Chapter 10

Chapter 10

Quinlyn moved with swift precision, her small frame gliding like a wraith to the man’s side. With a sudden flash of light, she struck his wrist with unerring accuracy.

“Alf” The man screamed as the gun slipped from his grasp. He tumbled to the ground, convulsing, his peripheral vision catching sight of a group of people rushing towards him.

Despair flickered in his eyes, but somehow mustering strength, he grasped the gun with his other hand, aiming it at his own abdomen.

An officer a few meters away noticed this and his expression shifted. He shouted, “Get down Instantly, everyone rushing forward hit the deck and covered their heads.

Given the uncertainty of the explosive’s power, the safest course of action was to stay prone and minimize potential harm. However, the next second, another scream rent the air around them.

Instinctively, they raned their heads and turned towards the source of the sound. Quinlyn knelt beside the man, her folding knife raised high, with trails of blood dripping from it. The man’s other wrist was also bleeding profusely, rendering him incapacitated.

Quinlyn tore open the man’s shirt and, without verifying if the explosives were genuine, yanked out the fuse. She then rose to her feet, kicked the gun aside, and confronted the dozen officers in stone–cold silence.

The officers were astounded by her seamless actions, staring at her as she stood with a knife in hand, her dress and face smeared with blood. Had she not been so young, they might have mistaken her for a lethal assassin.

It took them a moment to snap out of their trance, and they awkwardly rose to apprehend the man. Upon noticing his neatly severed tendons, they glanced back at Quinlyn.

Quinlyn was now encircled by Joseph and Stanley, who were inspecting her for any injuries.

Stanley asked, “Did he hurt you when he grabbed you? How’s your head? Feeling dizzy?”

Joseph added, “Maybe you should go to the hospital for a check–up. That blow to your head didn’t look gentle

Quinlyn gazed at them in a daze and murmured. I’m fine.” But no one paid heed to her, and the two of them took her by the arms and began leading her away.

saying, “Could we perhaps have this…young lady give a statement first?” The officer

and said, “No, can’t you see the huge bump on her head? We need to go to the hospital first. If you need anything, you can reach me at the Anderson residence. Maurice is my

Quinlyn’s hand

her bruises from the altercation were also attended to. When the nurses heard about her courageous struggle with the assailant, they tied a cute

Joseph and Stanley immediately flanked her sides. Seeing that she was truly alright.

scolding. He looked at Quinlyn seriously and said. “Don’t take such risks in the future. Dangerous situations are for

you don’t listen, I’ll

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concern in the boys‘ eyes filled her with warm

rushed towards them Spotting the trio in front of the exam room,

intentions to use Stanley as an heir to Edward’s estate, shook off his hand and replied, I wasn’t the one who rescued anyone. Why are you

her injuries first, he frowned and reprimanded, “Who gave you permission

you realize how dangerous that was? I heard you even knocked Harriet unconscious without a second thought. Don’t ever

did Stanley’s face fall, but Joseph also looked upset

his frustration any longer. He stepped forward to shield Quinlyn and shouted angrily, “She saved

scolding her.

heartbroken, feeling that the world was unfair to Quinlyn

wasn’t his biological child; she was just an imposter from somewhere unknown. Now that she was listed under Edward, she had caused Maurice a major headache. It was no wonder Maurice was in a foul

if we don’t discipline her now, she’ll get herself into serious trouble

front of him. It was Joseph, renowned for being a model child, excelling academically and morally, and showing utmost respect to his elders. This was the first time he had ever displayed such a cold demeanor towards anyone.

placed a hand on Maurice’s shoulder and

teach her later. If you’re really upset, why not let her stay at my house for a few days? Personally, I find her quite endearing.”

lit up. He turned to his father, Zaid Wilson, and said, “Dad, I was just thinking of inviting

always wanted a daughter. It would be nice

Zaid and Joseph had a favorable impression of Quinlyn and were surprisingly welcoming towards her.