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.

bonehead. Tall, but with

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

guys. I’ve heard all about you from my dad, and I know

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

stood there, dumbfounded, as Jolie quickly pulled out a piece of paper and a pen from

annoyed. “I asked you to cook, and you’re busy with this stuff.

her. Besides, Quinlyn’s been through so much, and she’s seen it all. Even bullets

Chapter 146

noisy” Marvin finally managed to get her out of the way. He turned back to the group, apologizing “My daughter’s grown

called out. “Dad, Quinlyn isn’t that petty! You’re totally underestimating my

to hit her. But after all the back–and–forth, the awkwardness

dazed as

so let my dad eat it.

raised with a lot of love from

rude. Quinlyn ate it

her lying on the couch with her eyes almost rolling from being too full. He grabbed

was shaken around, almost threw

She rushed over to stop Stanley. “No, she can’t

okay. I won’t touch her then,” Stanley said, scratching his head awkwardly. He definitely wasn’t as good at taking care of people as the

them slowly. As Jolie sat next to Quinlyn, gently rubbing her

said, “Wow, you’re so tiny! I can’t believe someone as small as you could be

but unfortunately, I have

always wanted to meet you. And wow, you’re just so

confusion, still a bit

left cheek and then her right one, rubbing them over and over as if she

room thought,

then.” Her comment caught the attention of

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