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Chapter Seventeen

Author: Yeonnie
last update Last Updated: 2022-05-26 18:10:36

“ I'm glad you finally have the time to accompany me. Quinn is always busy with work that it's been a while since I've had a chat with him. Tina....you should speak to him. Tell him family is more important that work. ”

A middle aged woman said tenderly holding Tina's hand as they browsed the antique shop.

Tina nodded obediently with a smile.

“ Rest assured Mrs. Winters, I will make sure I talk to him. It's just that....Now that Quinn is married, it's understandable that he won't have time for you since his new wife may want his attention. ”

Mrs Winters pretty face turned into a frown as her eyes narrowed. She pressed Tina's hand gently and sighed.

“ This girl is really too much! I didn't object when Quinn decided to get married to her because that was the only way out. You should talk to Quinn more often and don't allow that lowly wench to bewitch him. Quinn is very fickle and almost easy to deceive once he sees a person with a kind heart. ”

Tina bit her lip and shrugged her shou
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