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Chapter 103

Quinton was taken aback by the question, but he quickly shook his head. “No, I’ve never met my mom’s family since I was bom. Mom seemed to mention them a couple of times when I was little, but every time she brought it up. Dad would hir

her.

“Gradually, Mom stopped mentioning them” He felt downcast, and his hands paused. If Janet had family around, surely things wouldn’t have gotten so bad for her mentall

Quinlyn realized she had asked something she shouldn’t have and lowered her eyes a bit, saying, “Tm sorry”

Quinton gave a bitter smile. “It’s alright. You saved us, and because of you, my mom and I have the life we have today”

He used to live through chaos and hardships, feeling like he was in hell, never daring to imagine he’d one day be sleeping on such a luxurious cruise. Surprisingly, Janet adapted well and could sleep on the ship.

At this moment, Mandy curiously walked over, her big round eyes wide open, saying, “But Mrs. Suarez is so pretty! My dad said she looks even better than the movie stars on stage.”

Even Quinton had striking looks, having inherited all his mother’s best features.

“Yeah.” Quinton turned to look at Janet, admiration in his eyes. “My mom is the most beautiful person in the world.”

Mandy nodded in agreement. “My mom is the most beautiful too.”

Watching them, Quinlyn thought about her own mom, who must be beautiful as well, if only she could meet her.

An hour later, Quinlyn and her friends finally finished unwrapping their presents. Quinlyn counted the boxes and handed out “payments” to her two friends. Then she went over to Janet to give her share.

But Janet didn’t want it and instead pointed to a box with a necklace, saying, “Can I have this one?” She seemed to be in better spirits, speaking more clearly than usual.

“Mom, that’s Quinlyn’s item, it’s really expensive. Quinton hurried over. He glanced at the box, noticing a pearl necklace, and quickly added more. If it were something ordinary, he might consider buying it from Quinlyn, but that wasn’t the case

with this.

Yet, Janet was being stubborn, holding onto the necklace and refusing to let go.

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gave me, so it wouldn’t be right to just give it away, Quinlyn, who always valued people’s feelings,

middle ground, “If you

Quinton tried to intervene, but Janet had already nodded and was happily pulling Quinlyn

show planned for later

the giver of the necklace, who happened to be a

to apologize. This gift is for you, so you’re entitled to do with it as you like. Plus, I’ve heard that you and this lady are like family now. To be noticed by such a beautiful woman, I’m truly

to talk in a way that was

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help but take a couple more glances. It was

mental issues.

approval given. Quinlyn handed the necklace to

felt a bit shy, but seeing his mom’s joy, he couldn’t help but personally help her put on

touched the shiny pearls and spun around like an innocent young girl, lifting her skirt

Janet, who looked stunning under the lights, and

gentle kiss on the check, laughing. “Thanks, my dear

aback, feeling a little sad. Janet had mistaken him for

was quietly watching, observing Janet’s movements. Janet

guests

from the third–floor deck, where colorful fireworks bloomed one after another,

and shouted, “Let’s

in immediately. “Happy

to your birthday party next year too, Mandy said as she

and the blessings from everyone on the boat. She nodded earnestly. “Yeah.” This was. the happiest birthday she had ever had.

day, the cruise ship docked, and Yolanda

saying the Hill family is abusing their power, splurging to celebrate a kid’s birthday, and

phone kept buzzing, and she completely

hear what I said?” Yolanda tugged on

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her off, “What’s your issue? Every news outlet in town is about to cover

taken aback and lost her temper, “How did it get

It’s your mess.” Courtney rolled her eyes at her, unable

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