When Gwendolyn thought of Leroy, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. "Are you thinking about Dad, Mom?" Lisa asked.Her heart ached for Gwendolyn. Her parents had always been so close, and now, Gwendolyn was all alone. It was only natural for her to feel sad.Gwendolyn hummed in response and said, "If your father could see how accomplished Quinny has become, he would be so proud and overjoyed."…Thanks to everyone's collective effort, they managed to cook up a storm in a jiffy. It didn't take long before the entire table was filled with dishes.After that, everyone sat down at the dining table. Meanwhile, the bodyguards enjoyed a large meal of their own at a nearby table. They were having the same food too.Gwendolyn initially wanted everyone to dine at the same table, but Bobby declined. It was a family gathering, so he thought that it wouldn't be appropriate for them to do so. As a result, they'd set up another table outside with the same food.Worried that they w
"Thank you for always being there for us, Nads. And thank you for always standing by Quinny's side," Lisa gratefully said."Alright, enough of the tears. It's such a joyous day today. We should be celebrating with smiles and laughter instead," Quinn beamed. That there was no reason for them to be crying at this moment."Exactly! Let's raise a glass!" Gwendolyn said with great vigor. She had always been a bold and spirited woman. Despite having faced countless challenges over the years, her indomitable spirit remained unbroken.Gwendolyn's good spirits put a smile on Lisa's face as well. As long as Gwendolyn was around, she could always behave like a child and act spoiled in Gwendolyn's embrace. She loved the comfort that came with it."You should have some food, Grandma. It's not good for you to drink so much," Quinn said. After all, Gwendolyn was almost 80 years old.But Gwendolyn replied, "You don't have to worry about me, Quinny! I'm still in very good health. And besides, th
Quinn's phone vibrated briefly, but she merely gave it a quick glance. She was preoccupied with assisting Lisa with her medication at that moment.Taylor had prescribed some medication for Lisa. She was now very compliant and took whatever medication Taylor instructed her to take. After all, she was eager to get better.Lisa used to dread taking these medications. But this didn't come as a surprise—having to take so many pills at once would have driven anyone crazy, no matter who they were.Quinn handed a glass of warm water to Lisa and said, "You're doing amazing, Mom.""Thanks, Quinny."At that moment, the time they shared as mother and daughter was especially warm and gentle."You don't have to stay here with me any longer. It was probably Xavier looking for you earlier, right? Off you go now!"It didn't matter what their relationship was like because all that mattered was Quinn's happiness. Additionally, it didn't matter whether or not Quinn would get married or have any chi
Gwendolyn left feeling a mix of happiness and sadness. It had been a good day, but it was also tinged with melancholy.After seeing Gwendolyn go inside, Quinn walked over to Xavier and asked, "Didn't I tell you to go back home? Why are you still hanging around here?"Xavier pulled Quinn over and seated her on the small stool. It was the one that Gwendolyn had bought for gardening purposes.Quinn sat on the stool while Xavier lounged on the ground, his gaze fixed intently upon her."What's the matter? Is there something on my face? Why are you staring at me like that?" Quinn asked."I love watching you! You're so beautiful!" Xavier exclaimed. He felt that Quinn looked even more stunning under the moonlight too. "It's your birthday tomorrow. Are you sure you can't spend it with me?" he asked."I want to spend it with my mother," Quinn replied. Her birthday coincided with Lisa's tragedy, so she knew that she had to be there for her. "Alright then," Xavier simply said. He knew th
Quinn gathered her hair and secured it in a low ponytail.As Philip watched from below, Quinn gestured for him to join her in the ring, saying, "Come up here."Philip stepped into the ring and said, "I'm going for it now, Quinny.""Alright."Philip had been performing exceptionally well at the boxing gym lately and had defeated numerous formidable opponents. As a result, as soon as he stepped onto the ring, he attracted a lot of attention.Meanwhile, Xavier watched from below the ring, holding onto Quinn's clothes. He was captivated by her carefree and confident demeanor on the ring. Not to mention, she looked absolutely stunning.All boxing matches were known for their intensity. There was no room for holding back in the ring, and boxers gave it their all and threw punches with full force.Philip had been training incredibly hard recently. He was eager to see the results of his hard work, so his strikes were forceful and unrelenting.Yet, no matter how he struck, Quinn effortl
In that moment, Xavier really wanted to keep Quinn out of everyone's sight.Just then, Philip stepped off the ring and approached Quinn. He asked, "I've got a match coming up soon, Quinny. Can you make it? I'd love for you to be there."Quinn was incredibly important to him. If it hadn't been for her, Phillip would have given up a long time ago."Give it your all in the match. I might not be able to make it," Quinn simply said.Given the complexity of the situation in Dudore, Edgar probably couldn't handle it all alone. Quinn herself was worried as well.Upon hearing that, Philip felt a little disappointed. "Are you going to come back to the boxing gym again?""I'll come by again when I have the time. You should prepare well for the match and have faith in yourself. You've definitely got this. If you need any help, feel free to call me.""Got it, Quinny. Can I treat you to dinner then? I really want to thank you for all the help you've given me," Philip said. He genuinely wanted
"What's the matter? Are you in a hurry?" Xavier quipped.Quinn didn't bother to reply to him. Suddenly, lightning struck and thunder roared. The sky too, turned dark, as if a fierce storm was imminent.Quinn got up and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window.A lot of women would be scared of a storm like this, yet she found a certain tranquility in the darkness and the rain.After a glass of red wine, she was feeling slightly buzzed.Quinn had always enjoyed the feeling of being slightly tipsy. Although being drunk was somewhat uncomfortable, the mild intoxication brought her a sense of ease. At that moment, she was the most authentic version of herself.Xavier joined her to gaze up at the stormy sky. He enjoyed these kinds of nights as well, watching the heavy rain cleanse the surroundings. He would wake up the following day, feeling as though everything was fresh and new. It was a rather comfortable feeling.It started raining heavily soon after.Just then, Quinn'
Given his youth and physical prowess, Xavier was able to experiment with positions that would have been beyond the capabilities of most.They made love several times throughout the night. Yet, instead of feeling tired, Xavier felt like he hadn't had enough."What am I supposed to do now, Quinn? I feel like I'm going to die from you sooner or later," Xavier said, unable to control himself in Quinn's presence.At that moment, Quinn was completely spent. She leaned her head on Xavier's arm and briefly glanced at him, saying, "If you're scared of dying, you can always—"Xavier couldn't bear to hear her words anymore and silenced her with an intense and passionate kiss."Please don't say things like that anymore. I'd be happy to die for you," Xavier said with a smile. "It's already getting late. You should get some sleep now."At that moment, Quinn could barely keep her eyes open. They had been going at it for two hours, after all.It was Quinn's birthday the following day, which mea