Chapter 54

Quinlyn said. “Tam willing to go to Joseph’s home, and I can take care of myself

Edward believed her words. He sighed heavily and said, “Well then, if you ever wish to return. I will always welcome you. An for your classes, I will let the Wilson family know

“Alright.” Quinlyn nodded, knowing deep down that she could never go back to the Anderson Manor

Her departure was meant to free her from Maurice’s grasp. If she was found coming and going from there, everything had done would be for nothing-

Dinner ended with the dishes quite cold, and hardly anyone had touched their meals.

The servants carefully packed Quinlyn’s belongings, and Stanley personally helped her take apart her computer for packing making sure to remind Joseph about how to put it back together.

Joseph patted Stanley’s shoulder, sensing the turmoil inside him, and assured him, “I won’t let anyone bully her

“Of course, or I’ll dismantle your home,” Stanley muttered under his breath.

As dusk fell and the sky darkened, Stanley and Edward knew they could not delay any longer, so they escorted Quinlyn outside.

Just as Quinlyn was about to get into the car, she hopped down and approached Edward. She pulled a key from her pocket

and handed it to him, saying, “Grandpa, if I miss you, can you come to my house and see me?”

She had kept this key ready for a long time, waiting for the right moment to give it to him. Although she had decided to leave, she had not wanted to burden Edward. Yet, her wish to see him again made her present the key.

Under the streetlights, the key shone sofily in her hand.

Edward’s eyes filled with tears as he pulled her into a hug, key and all, his voice thick with emotion, I will come, I promise. Not just when you miss me, but also when I miss you. You must come and visit me too.

Quinlyn’s heart warmed at his words, and she replied earnestly, “Sure.”

together, Quinlyn had filled the void

to see her as a cherished granddaughter. Quinlyn also wished to

quietly turned away to wipe his eyes, only to feel a small hand tugging at his shirt. Quinlyn had

asked, looking up at him with curiosity.

blushed and playfully ruffled her hair, saying, “Of course not. Who

the reality of her departure settled in, she

to shield his eyes, his voice trembling with toughness. “I will always be

Quinlyn beamed

understood her parents‘ abandonment, which made her more

ithout blood

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Knowing that Edward and Stanley promised to continue as her grandfather and brother brought her

savor Stanley’s dismayed expression before saying “There’s no need for such sadness. Tomorrow is a holiday, so why not make the most of it? Let’s gather at

abruptly stopped. Glaring fiercely at Joseph, he muttered through

that earlier?”

unapologetic, clearly enjoying the unfolding drama.

achieving stabilny The house was not in the city center; rather, it was in a quieter, newly developed

the Anderson Manor, featured a front yard and a grand villa.

waiting for their arrival, seemingly prepared for her visit. As Quinlyn reached

out to greet

Elowyn

slender. Are you hungry? Should I prepare something for you?”

inside first; she must be exhausted after

parents showed immense warmth as they led Quinlyn inside, effortlessly introducing her to the layout of their home,

the servants finished moving her luggage indoors, Elowyn guided Quinlyn upstairs to pick out her room. “We weren’t sure what decor you would

room at one end and three other vacant rooms,

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