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Chapter 49

“Quinlyn, you are truly remarkable. I bet that once you present your paper, Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will favor you over

Harriet,” Mandy encouraged, trying to lift Quinlyn’s spirits.

In the car, Mandy’s face was scrunched up, as though Quinlyn’s lack of affection was also her own struggle.

Children naturally vie for attention, and siblings can especially compete for parental love. Quinlyn, being an orphan raised in hard circumstances, didn’t really show those tendencies.

She simply wanted to finish her assignments without drawing attention to herself.

As they approached the restaurant, Quinlyn listened to Mandy’s suggestions. A sign on the steps announced the celebration of Harriet’s college admission. Today, Maurice had booked this fancy place just for Harriet and her classmates and teachers.

The upper floor was packed with parents, including some who were trying to win Maurice’s favor with praise for Harriet during their toasts.

“Oh my, Harriet truly is the child of a distinguished parent. Just look at the advantages in her genes, being Mr. Anderson’s daughter,” one parent exclaimed.

“Absolutely, you can see Harriet’s beauty comes from Tina,” another added.

Such comments circulated at the party. Some parents, who were aware of the truth, snickered at the misguided compliments, while others spotted Quinlyn in a corner and whispered sympathetically.

Despite winning over most of the people at the previous party, Quinlyn still lagged behind academically. The Anderson couple, however, seemed completely oblivious to their biological daughter, treating her as if she didn’t exist.

Mandy’s keen sensitivity meant she picked up on these comments fast. Hearing them made her angry, and she grabbed Quinlyn’s hand, insisting, “We should join them.”

in facing Eugene, Mandy walked with confidence, much like her dad, Claude. As Quinlyn was pulled along, a meatball rolled off her plate

pushed Mandy back

just about the

replied, “I don’t like being with them; I want to be

Mandy momentarily speechless, her cheeks turning bright red before she stammered, “W–What

both girls were only ten years old, Mandy’s well–fed frame made

up so much energy that she felt not just tired but especially hungry;

Her eyes sparkled with concern as she kept adding more dishes to Quinlyn’s plate,

gathering together to play. Two parents chatted while keeping an eye on their kids, occasionally glancing at the table

the Anderson family has befriended–the head of DigitalKey Group, Warren Sullivan, and he’s here just for Harriet.”

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have such strong connections?”

Group has been contributing lots

charm; no wonder Mr.

for her to overhear their conversation. Lifting her head,

recovering well. After confirming this, she returned her focus to

table, Romilly was looking for a chance to speak to the Anderson couple. “Actually, I came to talk

a hush fell over the

their chat, then smiled at Romilly and said, “If Quinlyn misbehaves, please don’t hesitate to discipline

to change the

was no better time than now to bring it up. “Quinlyn’s struggles in school are directly

saying, “If I remember correctly, Quinlyn is your foster

child of the Anderson family who has been lost

responded, “Yes, Quinlyn is