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Quinlyn said. “Tam willing to go to Joseph’s home, and I can take care of myself
Edward believed her words. He sighed heavily and said, “Well then, if you ever wish to return. I will always welcome you. An for your classes, I will let the Wilson family know
“Alright.” Quinlyn nodded, knowing deep down that she could never go back to the Anderson Manor
Her departure was meant to free her from Maurice’s grasp. If she was found coming and going from there, everything had done would be for nothing-
Dinner ended with the dishes quite cold, and hardly anyone had touched their meals.
The servants carefully packed Quinlyn’s belongings, and Stanley personally helped her take apart her computer for packing making sure to remind Joseph about how to put it back together.
Joseph patted Stanley’s shoulder, sensing the turmoil inside him, and assured him, “I won’t let anyone bully her
“Of course, or I’ll dismantle your home,” Stanley muttered under his breath.
As dusk fell and the sky darkened, Stanley and Edward knew they could not delay any longer, so they escorted Quinlyn outside.
Just as Quinlyn was about to get into the car, she hopped down and approached Edward. She pulled a key from her pocket
and handed it to him, saying, “Grandpa, if I miss you, can you come to my house and see me?”
She had kept this key ready for a long time, waiting for the right moment to give it to him. Although she had decided to leave, she had not wanted to burden Edward. Yet, her wish to see him again made her present the key.
Under the streetlights, the key shone sofily in her hand.
Edward’s eyes filled with tears as he pulled her into a hug, key and all, his voice thick with emotion, I will come, I promise. Not just when you miss me, but also when I miss you. You must come and visit me too.
Quinlyn’s heart warmed at his words, and she replied earnestly, “Sure.”
Fate is indeed a curious thing. Though they had spent only a few days together, Quinlyn had filled the void left by Hailey in Edward’s heart, giving him a renewed sense of hope for the future.
He had already come to see her as a cherished granddaughter. Quinlyn also wished to see him as family.
Watching this moment, Stanley felt a pang of sadness and quietly turned away to wipe his eyes, only to feel a small hand tugging at his shirt. Quinlyn had approached him.
“Are you crying?” she asked, looking up at him with curiosity.
Startled, Stanley blushed and playfully ruffled her hair, saying, “Of course not. Who cries like a little kid?”
Quinlyn noticed the redness at the corners of his eyes. As the reality of her departure settled in, she felt both sadness and hesitation, prompting her to ask, “Will you still be my brother in the future?”
Stanley was caught off guard, his composure faltering as he raised his arm to shield his eyes, his voice trembling with toughness. “I will always be your brother, for life.”
Relieved. Quinlyn beamed at him.
From a young age, she had understood her parents‘ abandonment, which made her more cynical about the
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ties, Knowing that Edward and Stanley promised to continue as her grandfather and brother brought her genuine happiness.
Joseph stood by the car, taking a moment to savor Stanley’s dismayed expression before saying “There’s no need for such sadness. Tomorrow is a holiday, so why not make the most of it? Let’s gather at pinlyn’s house”
Stanley’s choked voice abruptly stopped. Glaring fiercely at Joseph, he muttered through gritted teeth, “Why didn’t you say
that earlier?”
Joseph shrugged, unapologetic, clearly enjoying the unfolding drama.
They left and headed towards the Wilson residence. Zaid had established his company years ago, finally achieving stabilny The house was not in the city center; rather, it was in a quieter, newly developed area.
It was larger than the Anderson Manor, featured a front yard and a grand villa.
Joseph’s parents were waiting for their arrival, seemingly prepared for her visit. As Quinlyn reached the entrance of the
and, they stepped out to greet her.
Elowyn
said, “Quinlyn, you are quite slender. Are you hungry? Should I prepare something for you?”
Zaid said, “Let’s go inside first; she must be exhausted after such a long day!
Joseph’s parents showed immense warmth as they led Quinlyn inside, effortlessly introducing her to the layout of their home, ensuring she felt comfortable.
When the servants finished moving her luggage indoors, Elowyn guided Quinlyn upstairs to pick out her room. “We weren’t sure what decor you would like, so we’ve set up a few different rooms for you. Please choose whichever you like best.”
The second floor had Joseph’s room at one end and three other vacant rooms, each styled differently
The room that Elowyn decorated for Quinlyn exuded a pink princess charm adorned with dolls. The room that Zaid decorated for Quinlyn provided a calming blue cosmos atmosphere, filled with astronomical instruments and model airplanes.
The room that Joseph decorated for Quinlyn was minimalist, featuring a crisp gray and white palette, with hardly any furniture making the space feel large.
As Quinlyn hesitated before the last room, Elowyn kindly remarked, “Let this one be yours. Though I believe Joseph’s taste is lacking.
Quinlyn turned back to look at her. Under the corridor’s light, Elowyn’s warm smile radiated kindness, each line on her face reflecting a gentle nature.
Elowyn leaned down to lightly touch Quinlyn’s face and softly advised. “Choose whatever you want; don’t worry about what we think; this is all for your enjoyment”
This kindness was a feeling Quinlyn had never experienced before. She remembered Justin’s mother buying him two candies and letting him choose his favorite
At that moment, she had wondered why it mattered when both were acceptable.
On her first night in the Anderson residence, she fidgeted with a doll’s head, convinced it held secrets, while the lace fabric against her skin felt uncomfortably itchy.
But she had thought living there was enough; the colors and decor of her room were unimportant
Right now, with Elowyn letting her choose, she understood the essence of those two candies. It symbolized a type of love without conditions.
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That night, wrapped in a soft blanket, she felt as if she had returned to her little shark at the borderlands, enveloped in a unique sense of security
In truth, she had not wanted to come to the Wilson residence After leaving the Anderson Manor, she had longed for her own purchased house. Coming here was only out of fear of worrying Edward,
Lying down and gazing at the moonlight streaming through the window, she found herself unexpectedly enchanted by this place
