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Chapter 53

Stanley had always known his parents were snobby, but this time he felt truly heartbroken. “Mom. Quinlyn came to your rescue–didn’t you feel even a bit grateful? No matter how you feel about her, you should remember her kindness”

“Why do you seem indifferent while watching dad put her in a tough spot?” he continued. Surely, a decent person should have some sense of gratitude.

Tina, overwhelmed by his questions, struggled to find the right words and lowered her head, mumbling “But we provide her with food and shelter, and even let her go to school, we haven’t treated her poorly.”

At her words, Stanley let out a sarcastic scoff and said, “Do you really think those are the things she needs? Quinlyn can make in one night what a company makes in a whole month

“She owns a house, and her bank account is way larger than yours. She doesn’t care about the Anderson family’s possessions”

Tina’s eyes widened in shock. She struggled to comprehend this new reality. Remembering Quinlyn’s software sales, she murmured, “Is she that amazing? I’ll try to be a bit kinder to her from now on.

“Spare her that condescending act of maternal kindness. Stanley laughed bitterly, feeling deep disappointment in his

parents,

He stepped past Tina to stand next to Edward, bending down to help him up. That’s enough, Grandpa. Quinlyn is back; let’s spare her from any violent scenes.

He turned to the entrance and waved for Quinlyn. “Come here; don’t be afraid.”

Quinlyn stood there for a moment, stunned and unsure of how to react, but then she slowly walked over. Edward, catching his breath, asked, “Did you go to the hospital for a check–up? Is your neck still hurting?”

completely forgotten about it. “It

on his head, she clenched her fists at her sides and

something was off, and replied, “You did nothing wrong. Why apologize? Am I trying to teach you so much just for you to be bullied by

they first met. Yet, Quinlyn kept her head down, pressing her lips together before whispering. “But he

voice heavy with emotion. “You let him

opened his mouth but felt a lump in his throat, a wave of sadness

to pat Quinlyn’s head, his eyes growing misty. “I owe you an apology. In my heart, you are family.”

smiled softly at Edward. Yet, she knew deep down that this sense of family

around Quinlyn’s shoulders and said. “Edward,

closed his eyes without voicing

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don’t believe me, feel free

long ago Burdiey woulder dare to break the facade. Tina took

the Sinor she just one of us you can take her with you.” Maurice declared eagerly, wanting to send Quinlyn

wway

misfortune and felt he hadn’t gained anything positive since bringing her home–only trouble pulled aguas trouble. But as soon as the words left his mouth, he was

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under the weight of that piercing look

I wouldn’t want to force her to

away before today, he would have fought fiercely, but the events today had made him realize that it might not be the best choice for Quinlyn to