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Chapter 68

Chapter 68

The conference room fell into an awkward silence

Curtis was taken aback for a moment before bursting into a hearty laugh “Don’t mind her folks She just speaks her mind.” he said, trying to lighten the mood.

The other high–ranking military officers exchanged glances, feeling it was more insulting than harmful.

Curtis knew Quinlyn hail a sharp tongue, so he quickly changed the topic. If they’re just arrogant, it’s easier to handle. Pall all our people back, and they might suface.”

But Quinlyn shook her head. “They’re not stupid. If no one’s following them anymore, they’ll just be more cautious”

Everyone listened as she analyzed the criminals‘ mindset with such certainty, giving them an indescribably strange feeling It was almost as if Quinlyn was one of them.

Curtis sensed the change in the atmosphere, a clever gleam in his eyes, and chuckled, “Oh well, it’s pointless to ask you about this. Let the crime investigation team handle it; it’s their expertise.”

The others were speechless and someone muttered inwardly, “She’s been involved this far. Hasn’t she specialized enough already?”

After the meeting, Curtis asked the security guard if there were any kid–friendly meals in the cafeteria for dinner. If not, we can just drive out for food,” he said.

“Curtis, Quinlyn suddenly called out to him, sitting on the chair and looking up with eyes full of innocence and clarity. T can find them.”

Theft of cultural relics was the most common smuggling case in the borderlands. At the very least, she could contact those who had wanted to adopt her before to get some information.

Curtis lowered his gaze, and his sharp eyes softened immediately. He gently placed his large hand on her head and sighed. “I know you’re smart and very capable, but sometimes standing out too much isn’t a good thing.

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“It was my fault before. I’m getting old. I was so happy when I first met you that I got a little carried away.”

if he truly cared for Quinlyn, he shouldn’t have pushed her into the limelight before

she wanted to show her gratitude. Quinlyn had never experienced kindness from others, and she simply wanted to help

Curtis personally took Quinlyn back to the Wilson residence. After hearing about the incident at Frostlight Monastery, Elowyn was quite worried and gave Quinlyn several small

are you so daring? What if something unexpected happens?” Elowyn asked, worried. Then she turned to Joseph and said, Joseph, why don’t you go to school tomorrow and ask for a leave for Quinlyn so she

wasn’t right, so he said, “Mom. Quinlyn has her

under their parents‘ protection to avoid responsibilities, but Joseph knew Quinlyn wasn’t like

Quinlyn didn’t object. “Okay, I’ll listen to you, Elowyn,” she said obediently, holdin

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hand, her

Joseph tossed and turned, unable to sleep, remembering how Stanley had told him to take good care of Quinlyn when he had left the Anderson Manor. Eventually, he got up and went to the

knocking for a while, he realized she wasn’t there. The room was empty, and there was no sign that the bed had been used.

he exclaimed in surprise, instinctively thinking about calling the bodyguards nearby, but then his eye caught. rope dangling by an open window. Moving over, he noticed a

rope, he used all his strength to climb to the mot, and sure enough, Chinlyn was sitting quietly on the roof’s edge.

down carefully, he said helplessly. “You’re really not afraid of falling halfway,

to him, showed him how to secure it to the roof, and then looked up at the sky, saying, “I wanted to

but saw only a hazy sky with a few scattered twinkles of light. The city’s too industrialized; the starry sky can’t

something. “Are you homesick?” he asked, thinking that

replied calmly, “I don’t have a home in the borderlands. Instead, many people are like family to

treated me like the real Hailey, Curtis taught me everything he knows, and Elowyn cares about me a lot.”

mentioned the elder people she had met one by one, but her expression was lonely and confused as she continued. “They’re so nice to me yet I have nothing to give back. It seems like only

being obedient really enough? She didn’t understand.

realization that the child in front of him was a blank slate, and the first was when

as looking up words in a dictionary to learn pronunciation. Moreover, she believed in the principle of mutual benefit and couldn’t easily accept kindness from others.

that either. Joseph lowered his eyes and chuckled softly. “You’re really just

I am indeed a

couldn’t help but laugh even more. “Yeah, you’re still a little kid. You should understand that you’re on the side of receiving unconditional love and