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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.”

the void left by Hailey

her as a cherished granddaughter.

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

she asked, looking up at him with curiosity.

“Of course not.

the reality of her departure settled in, she felt both sadness and hesitation, prompting her to ask, “Will you

to shield his eyes, his voice trembling with toughness. “I will always be your brother, for life.”

Quinlyn beamed

had understood her parents‘ abandonment, which made her more cynical about the

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

“There’s no need for such sadness. Tomorrow is a holiday, so why not

voice abruptly stopped. Glaring fiercely at Joseph, he muttered through gritted

that earlier?”

shrugged, unapologetic, clearly enjoying the unfolding drama.

years ago, finally achieving stabilny The house was not in the city center; rather, it

was larger than the Anderson Manor, featured a front yard

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

they stepped out to greet her.

Elowyn

you are quite slender. Are you hungry? Should I prepare something for

said, “Let’s go inside first; she must be exhausted

introducing her to the layout

out her room. “We weren’t sure what decor you would like, so we’ve set up a few

floor had Joseph’s room at one end