Chapter 43
Quinn felh a surge of conflicting emotions. James‘ claim of being there for her when it mattered seemed abound, considering he had been an absent gambler for as long as she could remember. He had never shown any genuine care for her or Simon.
Nonetheless, it was not the time to delve into the past, Quirin took a deep breath and pushed her feelings aside. Then, she turned to Cameron and said, “Mr. Sutton, thank you for saving my
“No need to that.” Cameron replied with a slys
Quinn instant remembered their agreement, and her cheeks flushest red.
“Txarthy, Osinn,” James chimed in, feeling completely ease “Why are you thanking Mr. Sutton like he’s a stranger? He’s not an outsider.” Then he glanced over at Cameron, “Isn’t that right. Mu Subti“
Quinn wished she could disappear, mortified by James‘ shamelessness. Meanwhile, Cameron agreed with James, and his eyes twinkled with amusement as he looked at Quinn. Desperate to escape the awkward situation, Quinn addressed James, “Wait here while I change. Then we’ll leave.
James looked confused, clearly not eager to leave. “Leave? Why? Where would we go?”
Quinn could not believe James’udacity. She replied, “This is Mr. Sutton’s home. We’ve already caused enough trouble. You can’t seriously be thinking about staying here any longer.” James frowned, and his fone grew initated as he said, “Mr. Sutton’s not a stranger, What’s wrong with staying? He doesn’t mind. Are you trying to get rid of your old man? If this is how y
before marriage. I can’t imagine how you’ll be after.”
Quinn fer humusated, especially with Cameron present “Dad, what nonsense are you talking about?”
“Am I wrong? In’t Mr. Sutton your boyfriend?” James asked, turning to Cameron before Quinn could respond. “Ma. Sutton, you don’t want me to leave, right?
Cameron umiled, though the look in his eyes remained cold. “Of course not. But I don’t have staff here. You might not be combustable
you
That’s problem Quinn can handle the housework,” James stated shamelessly
However, Quinn kw they could not stay Camson had already done them an enormous favor by suing James. Moreover, she understood that someone like fames would not be welcome ampedese for long, least of all in Cameron’s home.
“Mr. Sutton, I’m so sorry for the trouble. We’ll leave right away, “Quinn said, hurrying upstals to change.
