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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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someone gave me, so it wouldn’t be right to

middle ground, “If you really want

no need…” Quinton tried to intervene, but Janet had already nodded and was happily pulling

a fireworks show planned for later that night. Most people

of the necklace, who happened to be a classmate’s parent. After explaining the situation, she apologized, “I’m

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

talk in a way that was both

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mental issues.

the approval given. Quinlyn handed the necklace to Janet

he couldn’t help but personally help her put on

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

stunning under the lights, and nodded “Yes, you

then leaned over and gave him a gentle kiss on the check, laughing. “Thanks,

little sad. Janet had

Janet’s movements. Janet knew how to dance.

The guests on all three floors had plenty of room to enjoy it

was from the third–floor deck, where colorful fireworks bloomed one after another, reflecting in the ocean

his glass and shouted, “Let’s celebrate Quinlyn’s tenth

joined in immediately. “Happy Birthday, Quinlyn!”

party next year too, Mandy said as she hugged

the fireworks and the blessings from everyone on the boat. She nodded earnestly. “Yeah.” This was. the happiest

the cruise ship docked, and Yolanda was the first one to

press release out now, saying the Hill family is abusing their power, splurging to celebrate a kid’s birthday, and polluting the ocean,” Yolanda

Courtney’s phone kept buzzing, and she completely ignored

you hear what I said?” Yolanda tugged on Courtney’s

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Courtney shrugged her off, “What’s your issue? Every news outlet in town is about to cover your scandal on the cruise, and I have to

taken aback and lost her temper, “How did

Courtney rolled her eyes at her, unable to hold back

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