Chapter 36

Chapter 36

Larry didn’t complain when Stanley slapped the back of his head. He knew Stanley was just speaking the truth.

It wasn’t until he’ll come face–to–face with deaths that Larry muly realized how terrifying it could be. All those times he had thought about ending it all now felt so childish and ridiculous.

“I won’t do it again. Larry mumbled, his head hanging as he forced a bitter smile Rubbing his sore, swollen neck, he glanced over at Quinlyn, who was sitting quietly beside him with her eyes on the sky.

His voice was hoarse as he added. “Thanks for saving me today. If you need anything, just let me know!

He said it without thinking, trying to offer something in return, a way to make up for what she’d done.

Quinlyn slowly shifted her gare from the blue sky and white clouds, and she gently shook her head. “You already bought me clothes and shoes today”

Larry almost opened his mouth to say those things weren’t a big deal, but then he saw Quinlyn focusing on wiping the bloodstains off her shoes with a tissue quietly with her head downL

She still had blood on her hands, but instead of cleaning that, she was taking extra care with the shoes—like the little gifts he’d given her were treasures.

Something warm stirred inside Larry, and at that moment, he realized that offering her money or more stuff would be insulting

Sitting up straighter, he reached out and gently ruffled Quinlyn’s hair. The soft, fluffy feel of it made his heart soften, too, and he couldn’t help but chuckle quietly. “Alright, next time I’ll get you more beautiful clothes and shoes”

As soon as he finished his sentence, Stanley rushed over, quick as a flash. With a loud smack, he swatted Larry’s hand away. “Didn’t you say she’s a troublemaker? I told you from the start–don’t get any funny ideas about my sister.”

Larry froze for a second, remembering how he had dismissed Quinlyn before they even got in the car. Then, unable to hold it back, he burst into laughter.

“I get what you meant now. But hey, sorry, she’s my friend now, and I’m gonna protect her from here on out,” he vowed.

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Stanley shot him a furious glare. In your dreams!”

Quinlyn stood off to the side with her arms crossed, watching the two bicker all the way down the mountain.

Before getting

bent down to pick a few wildflowers, and let them

even though she’d taken

knew she wasn’t a good

and Larry had been rushed home for his own safety. Word had it

He grinned. “Guess we won’t have to put

his sister’s attention. And now with Larry added into the mix, just thinking

making her feel like

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it. If you keep fidgeting like that, you’re going to ruin the look,” he said, grabbing her hand to still it. He sighed, shaking his head. Tonight’s supposed to be your big debant. Just

lace ribbon around her neck

a stop in front of a grand revolving door. Through the window, she could just make out the golden interion of

the door for her With a playful

grabbed the hem of her dress to climb out, but the fabric was so puffed up that she tripped over

to catch her, his arms steadying her

that moment, a soft giggle came from

group of

so clueless. I’m wondering what rich family she’s from. And she’s so ugly,” one of them whispered, scanning her from head to

ready to yell at the brat. But before he could say a

a car slamming into something followed by the screech of tires grinding

as she saw someone crawling out of the overturned car, stumbling toward them. At the same time, a few people from the car that caused the wreck

out! Quinlyn reacted instantly. She grabbed Stanley’s tie and yanked him

he managed to avoid being strangled. Quinlyn yanked him behind a car and then quickly shoved him into the revolving door, ducking behind a pillar in

could still see outside through the glass.

hell is going on? Is this some kind of movie or something? A city chase?” Stanley squinted outside, taking in the chaos. The bratry kids had dashed out to watch and were now running

panicked crowd, a few people dressed in black moved smoothly

dropped. He froze and instinctively grabbed Quinlyn’s

quick just moments ago, suddenly stopped and

They have guns!” Stanley could barely breathe. This morning, he’d seen a deadly car crash, and now armed men were out in

when a shadow charged toward the revolving door, she rushed

injured, and then quickly looked at the approaching thugs. Swearing under his breath, he grabbed the man, and without another word, he

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