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Chapter 38

Chapter 38

As the rumors had suggested. Edward seemed to have some deep feelings for his long–lou granddaughter.

But Tisa thought it was better to raise a child with love than just be biologically connected.

However, not everyone shared her opinion

At least Quinlyn didn’t flinch at Edward’s legs. She didn’t gasp in shock or burst into tears like Harriet had In fact, it was safe to say that Harriet had completely ruined her earlier behavior with that one scream when she first saw Edward’s legs

Meanwhile, Tina spent quite a bit of time trying to calm Harriet down, gently saying. “Now’s not the time to be scared. Open your eyes and look around. So many big families are here, and Quinlyn’s here, too. Do you want to lose to her?”

Harriet, not wanting to be outdone, waped her tears and tried to push past her fear. She stood up, walked over to Edward. and apologized, her voice soft. Grandpa. I’m really sorry for earlier. I didn’t mean to react like that”

Edward wasn’t holding onto grudges, especially not against a child. He just shook his head and said, “It’s okay. Go on and play now. Don’t crowd around me?

Harriet nodded, still feeling uneasy. But when she saw Quinlyn hadn’t left, she didn’t want to walk away. And especially when her eyes landed on Quinlyn’s gorgeous new dress. A wave of jealousy hit her, sharp and bitter as if she could bleed from it.

“Hailey, how did you get this beautiful dress so dirty?” Harriet’s voice oozed with mockery, and with that, she quickly drew everyone’s attention to Quinlyn’s clothes

Until now, everyone had been focused on how beautiful the dress was, but now that Quinlyn stood up straight, they could spot several black smudges. The green ribbon that had once been tied around her waist was missing, leaving her waist looking loose and unflattering.

Showing up late to the party and ruining a dress like that was just so rude.

Then, they noticed her messy hair and slightly darker complexion. The contrast with Harriet, who looked as elegant as a little swan made Quinlyn seem almost pitiful in comparison.

“Figures, no proper upbringing. She’s ten, and she still doesn’t know how to behave. Looks like she’s been spoiled,” one woman said, her voice dripping with judgment.

“She probably doesn’t know anything about music or etiquette, either. Let’s just hope she’s not invited to dance with our son later. Id be embarrassed,” another woman added, a look of disgust on her face.

crowd started whispering to each other.

didn’t have to guess who they were talking about. It was definitely Quinlyn. And Quinlyn, with her

she noticed the door, she quietly

Quinlyn was always level–headed and wouldn’t speak unless necessary, Edward gave her a quick nod. “Alright, let’s

Quinlyn had been hoping for.

maneuvering his wheel hair, and without hesitation, she

she felt the urge to stomp her feet in frustration. Before

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got the chance to meet some new people, Tina said, guiding

me introduce you

right. She stood up straighter and decided to mingle

People were still polite to Harriet, but after just a few words, their attention quickly. shifted to Quinlyn. It was clear they were much

shot a venomous glare toward the lounge, silently wishing Quinly would just stay there

could smell the strong smell of blood and saw a man lying on the couch, barely clinging to life. His jaw

asked, his voice low and

hard for him to think that way. Stanley had a reputation for causing trouble, and he’d gotten himself into plenty of messes before.

it’s not my fault! We found him when we were just trying to help. People who were hunting him down outside sneaked into the party. You’ve got

temper flared, but before he could explode, a small figure stepped forward and

the story together. “While we were talking, some foreign group started attacking me online.” She paused, trying to connect the dots, but then she added. The people chasing him are

on Quinlyn. “You think it’s an overseas

felt confident in

you didn’t just help him for no reason?

Stanley could finish his sentence, Quinlyn shook her head, cutting him off gently. “When I was working on their company’s firewall, I found another system buried inside–something unrelated to the games.”

confused. “What kind of system are you

in. He grabbed her arm gently, his expression turning serious. “Is

who he meant by “higher

slightly, understanding exactly what he was getting at.

at his lips as a wave of relief washed over him. He patted Quinlyn on the shoulder. “Alright, that makes sense now. Nice work.