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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

to guess who they were talking about. It was definitely Quinlyn. And Quinlyn, with her sharp hearing

time. As soon as she noticed the door, she quietly said to Edward, Grandpa, I need to

wouldn’t speak unless necessary, Edward gave her a

Quinlyn had been hoping

hair, and without hesitation, she started heading toward

ignored, Harriet finally pieced it together. Her fists clenched, and she felt the urge to stomp her feet in frustration. Before she could lose her temper, Tina

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chance to meet some new people, Tina said, guiding her gently. “Let

me introduce you

was right. She stood up straighter and decided to mingle with the

damage was already done. People were still polite to Harriet, but after just a few words, their attention quickly. shifted to Quinlyn. It was clear they were much more interested in her.

heat up with embarrassment and resentment. She shot a venomous glare toward the lounge, silently wishing Quinly would just stay

and saw a man lying on the couch, barely clinging to life.

asked, his voice low and

think that way. Stanley had a reputation for

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

explode, a

Quinlyn said, speaking carefully as she pieced 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.

on Quinlyn. “You think

confident in

him for no reason? But he’s just the boss of a game company. Why would anyone

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.”

“What kind of system are you

could answer, Edward stepped in. He grabbed her arm gently, his expression turning serious. “Is he working for

was no mistaking who he

what he was getting

tugging at his lips as a wave of relief washed over him. He patted Quinlyn on the shoulder. “Alright,