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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

the car, she walked past the broken guardrail, bent down to pick a few wildflowers, and let them fall into

of anything, even though

she wasn’t

his own safety. Word had it that his grandfather doted on him,

wasn’t fazed by any of that. He grinned. “Guess we won’t have to put up

was already bad enough dealing with Joseph, who was constantly trying to win his sister’s attention. And now with Larry added into

already in the car, her new dress and shoes making her feel like she was wearing a cake. She shifted uncomfortably, the layers of

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you keep fidgeting like that, you’re going to ruin the look,” he said, grabbing her hand to still

banquet The lace ribbon around her neck was digging

tried to adjust it discreetly, the car came to a stop in front of a grand revolving door. Through the window, she could just make out the

to her. “We’re here” He quickly hopped out of the car, walked around to the passenger side, and opened the door for her With a playful grin, he bent down and extended

nickname. She awkwardly grabbed the hem of her dress to climb out, but the fabric was so puffed up that she

her, his arms steadying her before effortlessly scooping her up.

soft giggle

glanced up and saw a group of

she’s from. And she’s so ugly,” one of them whispered, scanning her from head to toe

immediately heard this and spun around, ready to yell at the brat. But before he could say a word, a loud crash rang out from the street about

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

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

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

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

but they could still see

or something? A city chase?” Stanley squinted outside, taking in the chaos. The bratry kids had dashed out to watch and

the panicked crowd, a few people dressed in black moved smoothly through

He froze and

who’d been so quick just moments

Stanley could barely breathe. This morning, he’d seen a deadly car crash, and now armed men were out

Quinlyn wasn’t scared. Instead, when a shadow charged toward the revolving door, she rushed forward. “Come

at the man lying on the floor, clearly injured, and then quickly looked at the approaching thugs. Swearing under his