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Chapter 20

Chapter 20

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Quinlyn had never received a thank–you gift before. And this one was a house–worth millions of dollars.

With Claude’s help, they got all the paperwork done in less than an hour. By the time Quinlyn was holding her brand–new property deed, her birth certificate was ready too. She was now a homeowner in her own right.

She wanted to include Matthew’s name in the deed, but she knew records for people who’d passed away didn’t count. So she put up a wooden sign in the yard, like a welcome mat, to show he was there in spirit.

As they were about to say goodbye, Claude shook his head with a touch of disappointment. “I was planning to take you guys out for dinner, but this city project is urgent. I’ll have to do it another time.”

Turning to Stanley, he added. “You mentioned Quinlyn goes to Manldon International School, right? My daughter Mandy is there too. I’d love for them to meet and maybe become friends.”

Joseph, knowing how much effort it took for Claude to make this visit, smiled and nodded. “I’ll pick Mandy up from school tomorrow, and they can meet then,” he said.

“Great,” Claude replied, patting Joseph on the shoulder with a grateful smile. Thanks, man.”

Once the car pulled away, the three of them headed back into the villa, which was decked out in high–end decor.

Stanley whistled as he finished his tour. “Wow, these fat cats surely know how to throw money around.”

Joseph just shrugged. “Claude’s no–nonsense approach is exactly why his business keeps booming.” he said, clearly impressed.

Stanley winced and dropped onto the couch, his lips pursed. “Do we really need to get the kid involved? If he finds out Quinlyn isn’t an Anderson, he’s gonna lose it,” he said, shaking his head.

Joseph sighed and shook his head. “It’s not about Quinlyn’s identity. Claude’s daughter, Mandy, is super shy and unhappy at

school.

“He’s mentioned it a few times. He thinks Quinlyn’s level–headed personality could help, so he wants Quinlyn to look out for Mandy.”

“Huh? Quinlyn’s just a kid herself. How’s she supposed to look out for others?” Stanley was skeptical, thinking Joseph had to be joking

But Joseph shook his head. “Quinlyn’s more capable than you think.”

had to admit Joseph had a point. Whether it was dealing with robbers in the mall or exposing a drug

the window at Quinlyn, who was standing by the pool with a serious

deal, she didn’t

at?” Stanley asked, stretching his neck to get a better

sudden, fearless leap into the pool. A huge wave broke the surface, followed by a

living room froze for a second, then burst out with a simultaneous “Oh

my

God!

to the window and leaned out to pull her out. By the time they got her out. Quinlyn had already

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bellyful of water

at Quinlyn. You can’t swim Then why the heck did you jump int Are you serious? He gave her back a few

probably thinking he should take back that “level- headed” comment he’d made

and turned to stare at the pool, like the

on. “You want

dripping

“You could’ve just told us you wanted to learn. Joseph and I would’ve helped. You didn’t have to nearly drown yourself to

blank. The thought of learning

little, the other kids would dunk her head underwater, teasing that she needed

the thin ice on the stream would give her headaches, and she’d end up swallowing

breath for a long time, thinking that was the secret to swimming. But today. Stanley and Joseph were telling her she’d

clothes were already soaked, so they figured they might as well teach her something. They started on the shore. showing her the basic swimming strokes

on the water. Quinlyn was in the middle of it all. dog–paddling furiously,

joy.

watch on her, couldn’t help but

awesome,” Stanley said, clearly impressed. “Next

his head. “That’s a bit fast. Let’s nail the

rolled his eyes. “I know what I’m doing,

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