Chapter 10
Chapter 10
Quinlyn moved with swift precision, her small frame gliding like a wraith to the man’s side. With a sudden flash of light, she struck his wrist with unerring accuracy.
“Alf” The man screamed as the gun slipped from his grasp. He tumbled to the ground, convulsing, his peripheral vision catching sight of a group of people rushing towards him.
Despair flickered in his eyes, but somehow mustering strength, he grasped the gun with his other hand, aiming it at his own abdomen.
An officer a few meters away noticed this and his expression shifted. He shouted, “Get down Instantly, everyone rushing forward hit the deck and covered their heads.
Given the uncertainty of the explosive’s power, the safest course of action was to stay prone and minimize potential harm. However, the next second, another scream rent the air around them.
Instinctively, they raned their heads and turned towards the source of the sound. Quinlyn knelt beside the man, her folding knife raised high, with trails of blood dripping from it. The man’s other wrist was also bleeding profusely, rendering him incapacitated.
Quinlyn tore open the man’s shirt and, without verifying if the explosives were genuine, yanked out the fuse. She then rose to her feet, kicked the gun aside, and confronted the dozen officers in stone–cold silence.
The officers were astounded by her seamless actions, staring at her as she stood with a knife in hand, her dress and face smeared with blood. Had she not been so young, they might have mistaken her for a lethal assassin.
It took them a moment to snap out of their trance, and they awkwardly rose to apprehend the man. Upon noticing his neatly severed tendons, they glanced back at Quinlyn.
Quinlyn was now encircled by Joseph and Stanley, who were inspecting her for any injuries.
Stanley asked, “Did he hurt you when he grabbed you? How’s your head? Feeling dizzy?”
Joseph added, “Maybe you should go to the hospital for a check–up. That blow to your head didn’t look gentle
Quinlyn gazed at them in a daze and murmured. I’m fine.” But no one paid heed to her, and the two of them took her by the arms and began leading her away.
An officer stepped forward to intercept them, looking at Quinlyn and hesitating before saying, “Could we perhaps have this…young lady give a statement first?” The officer was uncertain how to address Quinlyn.
Just then, Stanley stepped forward confidently and said, “No, can’t you see the huge bump on her head? We need to go to the hospital first. If you need anything, you can reach me at the Anderson residence. Maurice is my father”
With that, he took Quinlyn’s hand and hurried away.
Quinlyn underwent thorough treatment at the hospital, and her bruises from the altercation were also attended to. When the nurses heard about her courageous struggle with the assailant, they tied a cute bow on the bandage wrapped around her head
As she emerged from the exam room, Joseph and Stanley immediately flanked her sides. Seeing that she was truly alright. they exhaled a sigh of relief.
For the first time, easygoing Joseph couldn’t resist giving her a gentle scolding. He looked at Quinlyn seriously and said. “Don’t take such risks in the future. Dangerous situations are for adults to handle. You’re still a child, understand?”
Stanley, unusually in agreement, said with a grave expression. “If you don’t listen, I’ll have a bodyguard follow you everywhere.”
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Quinlyn wanted to assure everyone she could take care of herself, but the genuine concern in the boys‘ eyes filled her with warm and comforting fuzziness. Therefore, she refrained from arguing.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps echoed down the hallway. Maurice, accompanied by another man, rushed towards them Spotting the trio in front of the exam room, Maurice immediately grasped Stanley’s arm with concern and inquired. “Stanley, you’re not hurt, are you?”
Stanley, annoyed by Maurice’s preference and his intentions to use Stanley as an heir to Edward’s estate, shook off his hand and replied, I wasn’t the one who rescued anyone. Why are you staring at me?”
Reminded of this, Maurice finally turned his attention to Quinlyn. However, instead of inquiring about her injuries first, he frowned and reprimanded, “Who gave you permission to rescue someone on your own?
“Don’t you realize how dangerous that was? I heard you even knocked Harriet unconscious without a second thought. Don’t ever act so impulsively again.”
Upon this, not only did Stanley’s face fall, but Joseph also looked upset immediately.
“Dad” Stanley exclaimed, unable to contain his frustration any longer. He stepped forward to shield Quinlyn and shouted angrily, “She saved Mom and Harriet!
“The entire mall, including me, owes their lives to her. Everyone should be thanking her, not scolding her. Can’t you see she has a head injury? Do you even treat her like your own daughter?”
Stanley was both furious and heartbroken, feeling that the world was unfair to Quinlyn
Maurice, who had just received the report, remained unrepentant. Quinlyn wasn’t his biological child; she was just an imposter from somewhere unknown. Now that she was listed under Edward, she had caused Maurice a major headache. It was no wonder Maurice was in a foul mood,
“Stanley, stay out of this,” Maurice said firmly, stepping past him. “She’s been running wild, and if we don’t discipline her now, she’ll get herself into serious trouble later.” With that, he moved forward again.
Just then, another figure stepped in front of him. It was Joseph, renowned for being a model child, excelling academically and morally, and showing utmost respect to his elders. This was the first time he had ever displayed such a cold demeanor towards anyone.
“Maurice, let’s discuss this calmly,” a middle–aged man who had remained silent until now placed a hand on Maurice’s shoulder and smiled warmly. “The child just went through a traumatic experience.
“We can teach her later. If you’re really upset, why not let her stay at my house for a few days? Personally, I find her quite endearing.”
Joseph’s eyes lit up. He turned to his father, Zaid Wilson, and said, “Dad, I was just thinking of inviting Quinlyn to stay with us. She can recover there, right?”
Zaid continued to smile and nodded in agreement. “Of course, and your mother has always wanted a daughter. It would be nice for her to spend more time with us.”
Both Zaid and Joseph had a favorable impression of Quinlyn and were surprisingly welcoming towards her.
Considering the business ties between the Wilson family and the Anderson family, Maurice should have been pleased. However, he felt uncertain and his smile turned into a polite refusal.
Maurice refused. “We don’t want to trouble you, Mr. Wilson. She is a bit mischievous, so it’s better for her to stay at home and rest. My dad will take care of her soon
Quinlyn wasn’t blood–related to the Anderson family. Ideally, Maurice should have kicked her out immediately, but he couldn’t explain that to Edward
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Plus, he didn’t have time to search for his real daughter now. So, Quinlyn had to continue pretending to be the Anderson family’s beloved daughter.
Moreover, they couldn’t risk Quinlyn being drawn into another family and exposing her true identity. Maurice stood firm in his stance, and Zaid and Joseph had no choice but to comply
Before leaving. Joseph gave Quinlyn his contact information, telling her to reach out if she needed anything
Quinlyn nodded and tucked the note into her pocket. She always appreciated the kindness of others.
Since Harriet was still undergoing tests at the hospital, Stanley was the only one accompanying Quinlyn home.
The siblings had just finished showering when the police arrived to take statements. Quite a number of officers had come.
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