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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?”

neck; she had completely forgotten about it. “It

her sides and murmured to Edward, ‘Grandpa, I’m sorry: 1 shouldn’t have resorted to violence.”

brow, sensing something was off, and replied, “You did nothing wrong. Why apologize? Am I trying

they first met. Yet, Quinlyn kept her head

she meant, his voice heavy with emotion. “You let him push you

silence fell over the spacious living room. Stanley opened his mouth but felt a lump in

to pat Quinlyn’s head, his eyes growing misty.

softly at Edward. Yet, she knew deep down that this sense of family was different from

no longer watch without intervening: he stepped forward and wrapped an arm around Quinlyn’s shoulders and said. “Edward, it’s a pleasure to meet you. I’m Joseph. Today, I’d like to clarify

simply closed his eyes without

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break the facade. Tina took the chance to help Maurice to his feet.

just one of us you can take her with you.” Maurice

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tell silent under the weight of that piercing look

I wouldn’t want to force her

fiercely, but the events today had made him realize that