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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?”

about it. “It doesn’t hurt,” she said, directing

her fists at her sides and murmured to Edward, ‘Grandpa,

and replied, “You did nothing wrong. Why apologize? Am I trying to teach you so much

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

before realizing what she meant, his voice heavy with emotion. “You let him push you around because he is my son?”

nodded slightly. An unexpected silence fell over the spacious living room. Stanley opened his mouth but felt a lump in his throat, a

hand to pat Quinlyn’s head, his eyes growing misty. “I owe

of his hand resting on her head and smiled softly at Edward. Yet, she knew

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

coming and simply closed his eyes without voicing any

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