Chapter 40
mself adfly fascinated by the graceful movement of Quinn’s throat as she swallowed. Before long, she had finished her meal,
tacking hee lips and looking like the cold
**ALA YOU TUB” Cameron asked
Quinn nodded, knowing she could not have finished such a large portion under normal circumstances
The guest room upstairs, second door on the left. Go shower and rest. You can clean up in the morning,” Cameron instructed before turning to get water from fridge Despite his instructions, Quinn telt uncomfortable leasing the mess. She began washing dihes and tidying up.
Camses on to owned when he beard the noise. “Didn’t tell you to go test?
Qumn hesitated, and her voice was barely audible as the said, “I can’t sleep ”
Even though her immediate problems were resolved, she was still worried about James, who was waiting for her to get the money to help him.
“Why can’t you sleep? Cameron was puzzled.
Suddenly, an idea struck Quin. She set down the dishes, dried her hands, and approached him. Grabbing his sleeve, she looked up at him with a desparate expression and pleaded, “Mr. Sutton, could ask you for a favor?
Cameron did not respond to her immediately. His deep are traveled from her anxious tace to the small hand clutching his sleeve. Realizing her boldness, Quinn quickly let go, embarrassed “What is it?” Cameron asked with a neutral tone. There was no hint of whether he was led to help.
was at stake.
Quinn but the bullet and said, “1-1 need to bow some money.” It was hard to admit, but there was no time for pride when a life wi Surprised by her request, Cameron’s expression softened slightly. “How much?”
Quinn helduvefingers timidly. “500 handed thousand dollars if that’s okay?”
Cameron considered the sum insignificant, but Quinn considered it a small fortune. He was curious about why she needed so much.
Seeing his hesitation, Quinn became increasingly nervous. She feared that he would refuse, so she dropped to her knees in a burst of desperation. She begged, “Please, Mr. Sutton I promise I’ll pay you back I really will”
Hergency only deepened suspicion about the reason behind the loan. Looking down at her pale, anxious face, he asked, “How do you plan to repay me? I remember correctly, you still owe me from before”
Quinn felt her heart sink as she remembered the enormous sum she already owed him.
