Chapter 146

Once they get in the car. Quinlyn casually wiped the blood off the knife with a tissue. When she looked up, she realized everyone was staring at her. “Tule What’s up” she acked, confused.

The three young guys in the RV quickly looked away and shifted the conversation, but their minds were still clearly full of thoughts.

Quinlyn’s life in that small town had been so hard. All the skills and calmness she had were the result of years of struggle. Just thinking about it made them feel a lot of sympathy for her.

After Marvin got promoted, his work gave him an apartment in the city, but it had gotten pretty rundown. Marvin’s daughter was home from college for the holidays, and today, she was in the kitchen with her mom, busy hosting guests.

When they arrived downstairs, Quinlyn opened the car door and saw the familiar little building. She paused for a second, lost in thought

Joseph noticed her odd look and asked, “What’s wrong? You’ve been here before?”

Quinlyn lowered her eyes and whispered, “I’ve passed by here before.”

She was just a small–town girl, all alone. Why would she have come here before?‘ Joseph wondered.

They went upstairs, and Quinlyn stopped right in front of a door, making Joseph even more sure that she recognized Marvin’s place.

Sure enough, when the door opened, Marvin, who was dressed in casual home clothes, looked a little surprised. “How did you find my place? I was about to come downstairs to meet you guys,” he said, quickly letting them in.

Quinlyn hesitated for a moment and then slowly took off her shoes at the entryway. As soon as she stepped into the living room, she bumped into a young girl.

Even though they hadn’t seen each other in years, Quinlyn recognized her instantly. It was Marvin’s only daughter, Jolie Duffy.

“Hi,” Quinlyn said, awkwardly clutching the candy jar in her hands, clearly a little shy.

“Whoa, Quinlyn, you’re shy now?” Stanley teased, poking her cheek. He was surprised by her change. Joseph quickly stepped in and pulled his arm away.

but

people walk in, including three tall, muscular guys, Jolie was momentarily stunned. She quickly set

dad, and I know you’re the elite team from

her tone getting more serious. “Quinlyn, it’s awesome to meet you.

Jolie quickly pulled out a piece of paper and a

away, looking annoyed. “I asked you to cook, and you’re

not scaring her. Besides, Quinlyn’s been through so much, and she’s seen it all. Even bullets and gunfire don’t scare her. She’s

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turned back to the group, apologizing “My daughter’s grown up hearing all about Quinlyn’s stories, so the

Jolie’s voice called out. “Dad, Quinlyn isn’t that

to hit her. But after all

sat down at the dining table, still a little dazed as she watched folie eagerly loarf food

My mom made these. My cooking isn’t as good, so let my dad eat it. Jolie said, bright and cheerful, not

of energy, clearly raised

it

you’ve gotta go run a couple laps!” Stanley said, seeing her lying on the couch with her eyes almost rolling from

was shaken around, almost threw

rushed over to stop Stanley. “No, she can’t move around like

Stanley said, scratching his head awkwardly. He

handed them to Quinlyn, urging her to take them slowly. As Jolie

small as you could be an undercover agent,

dad, but unfortunately, I have a heart condition, so I can’t do

I heard your story, I’ve looked up to you. I always wanted to meet you. And wow,

blinked in confusion,

an answer. She pinched Quinlyn’s left cheek and then her right one, rubbing them over and over as if she couldn’t get

people across the room thought, ‘Please, stop

a shame.” Jolie sighed dramatically. “We should’ve adopted you back then.” Her comment caught the attention of the three

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