Chapter 48 Chapter 48 After the family doctor examined Quinlyn , he said that she was merely exhausted .

However , he frowned at the various bruises on her hands and feet and stated , Though these cuts may seem minor , they can casily leave marks , and for a girl , that would be quite unsightly .

Edwards face flushed with embarrassment as he felt like a child abuser .

Curtis also noticed the cuts ; some of the wounds were quite deep and had started to ooze blood .

Yet , throughout the ordeal , not only did Quinlyn refrain from crying out in pain , but she also appeared entirely unfazed , casually washing her hands before going back to her meal .

As a result , everyone overlooked the situation .

After the doctor left , Curtis turned to Edward , his brows furrowed .

What exactly is the background of this child ? You mentioned she lived in the backwaters before , but surely the backwaters dont produce such agility and strength .

It was enough to fool Danny and Leonard , but Curtis was not one to be misled by even the smallest detail .

Edward was just as surprised by Quinlyns amazing skills , which overshadowed Curtis .

After a moment of silence , he glanced at Stanley .

Stanley shrugged in resignation .

You can speak your mind ; I already knew she was not Hailey .

Upon hearing this , Edward sighed softly .

True , your parents could hardly have raised such an exceptional child .

Stanley thought to himself , Hey , I feel insulted .

Then , Edward explained Quinlyns origins , adding , As for what happened in the borderlands , Im not sure .

But it stands to reason that her situation was hardly ideal .

In the early days after her arrival , the servants mentioned seeing Quinlyn covered in scars .

Yeah , the borderlands are really hard to investigate , but Ill get to the bottom of it .

Curtis nodded , showing no intention of backing down .

Edward , with a hint of worry in his eyes , looked at Curtis in surprise .

You wouldnt dare to think about- Curtis raised an eyebrow and grinned as he replied , Is it only okay for you to take in disciples while Im not allowed to find one ? Quinlyn is still quite young ; theres plenty of time for her to choose her own path .

Danny and Leonard exchanged worried glances with Edward .

Leonard said , You cant be so careless as to give her to such a wild predator ; her future lies in physics .

Danny said , Such a valuable talent is a national treasure ; she should focus on chess .

Edward stared blankly at the sky .

He had essentially encouraged others to take his granddaughter away from him .

Stanley , enjoying the scene , sipped his soup while relishing that his grandfather finally understood his feelings .

Such an extraordinary sister needed daily vigilance .

In the following days , Quinlyn often found herself on the edge of being late , and one time , she was called to Romillys office .

Romilly said , Quinlyn , I know your relationship with Harriet .

While I try not to set you against each other , you cannot let yourself get upset over small things .

Standing in front of the desk , Quinlyn fought to stay awake , bleary eyed and confused as she stared blankly at Romilly , a 1/3 70 % Chapter 48 tuft of hair sticking up .

Romilly sighed , sounding a bit disappointed .

Even though you werent chosen , I see your intelligence .

If you put in the effort , you will succeed .

So , theres no need to compare yourself to Harriet , okay ? Finally .

Quinlyn understood the last part .

Trying to fight off a yawn , she blinked her eyes myself .

eplied , Im not comparing But you have been late and missing class , and the other teachers say youve been dozing off in lessons .

Romilly wasnt convinced , her frustration growing as she continued , If you keep this up , Ill have to speak with your parents .

Conveniently , they invited the whole class over for dinner , so you will join us for a chat .

Quinlyn opened her mouth , itching to explain that her true guardians were not the Anderson couple but Edward .

Also , the reason she had trouble arriving on time was indeed Edwards fault .

Since the day after the challenge , she had been met daily at the Anderson Manor by three older gentlemen , discussing everything from chess to physics , along with Stanleys random programming questions .

The head of DigitalKey Group , having learned about Stanleys tech skills , had even offered him a job as a programmer , leaving Quinlyn in an unofficial assistant role .

On top of that , every day at the Anderson Manor involved navigating a forest where attackers lay in wait to ambush her .

On her first day of being caught in a sack , she had still been confused .

By the fifth day , even the sacks had turned into a rainbow of colors , and those buzz cut , friendly young men seemed more innocent than ever , yet their actions were getting increasingly ruthless .

Every day outside had become a tough challenge , pushing her body and spirit to the breaking point , leaving her feeling helpless .

However , they all had her best interests at heart .

Thinking about this , Quinlyn decided to keep her lips sealed , choosing to not discuss any of it .

After all , she didnt fear Maurice .

After school , Harriet appeared from the gates with her classmates and settled into her familys car , holding a few exam papers .

Harriet , do you want to wait for Quinlyn ? the driver hesitated , spotting her in the crowd .

No need , Harriet replied without thinking , scrunching her nose .

I wouldnt want to sit with her .

Besides , my parents probably wish to ignore her completely .

That statement was enough to convince the driver ; he nodded and drove away .

At first , Mandy was worried that Quinlyn and Harriet wouldnt get along during their ride together , but now she was boiling with anger .

She said , Harriet is completely insufferable .

You are Mr.

Andersons real daughter , and she dares to treat you like that .

Quinlyn , Im going to tell Mr.

Anderson .

She grabbed Quinlyns arm and marched toward her familys luxury car .

Quinlyn , seeing Mandys righteous anger , felt unsure of how to comfort Mand .

She was just an imitation herself , so she understood why the Anderson couple didnt show her much warmth .

Finally , she said , Maybe Im just not special enough .

You think youre not special enough ? Mandy turned around , eyes wide in disbelief , as if Quinlyn had lost her mind .

Mandy said , Ive seen you reading those difficult storybooks , and even though you dont take notes in class , you ace every exam .

Ive even caught you secretly finishing Harriets test papers .

2/3 20:38 Tue , 18 Mar Chapter 48 Her eyes sparkled with surprise , If thats still not enough , do your parents want to adopt Ultraman as their daughter ? Being caught for finishing test papers secretly was pretty embarrassing .

( +53 ) Elementary courses were ridiculously easy ; Quinlyn often found herself dozing off in class .

When she spotted Harriets exam , curiosity got the best of her , and without realizing it , she started answering , finding the solutions surprisingly simple .