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Chapter 242 Lingering Shadows Chapter 242 Lingering Shadows Marley suddenly reckoned that Quinn might truly resort to violence . Quinn turned her head toward Julius . " Let's go . " He inclined his chin in agreement . * 5 Free coins Watching their retreating figures , Marley's eyes burned with unwilling fury . She had not come here to help Quinn and Julius . She had sacrificed an eye and spent years inching closer to Julius . Why did everything have to slip away the moment Quinn appeared ?

" Quinn , don't you care that Julius has feelings for another woman in his heart ? " Marley shouted recklessly . " There's a girl who once saved his life ! He's been searching for her all these years . Aren't you afraid that if he finds her , he'll fall for her completely and cast you aside ? " Quinn's steps halted , and she felt his hand go rigid . Even Julius ' breathing grew ragged beside her . All color drained from his face in an instant . So … Marley's words are true ?

At the very least , he's really looking for the girl who saved him ? " Quinn , I- " Julius parted his lips , intent on explaining . Quinn raised a hand . " We'll talk when we get home ." With that , she released their interlaced fingers and strode toward Marley . Julius felt the sudden emptiness in his palm , the warmth that had filled it vanishing the moment she let go . The distance between them widened with each of her determined steps .

A fierce wave of anxiety surged inside him , as though some day she might walk away from him forever . No. I can't let that happen ! He opened his mouth to call her back , but every sound seemed to be caught in his throat . By then , Quinn was already standing face - to - face with Marley . Marley forced herself to lift her chin . " What ? I only spoke the truth . Julius ' true love is that girl . Once she appears , you'll be nothing . " Smack !

Quinn's hand swung up and cracked across Marley's cheek . Her meticulously made - up skin bloomed with a stark handprint . Marley gasped from the stinging pain , glaring at Quinn . " You … you hit me ! I'll call the police ! " 1/2 Chapter 242 Lingering Shadows 81 % 0 +5 Free Coins Smack ! A second slap landed , leaving Marley almost speechless with pain . Quinn's stare was icy . " Call them . I'll be right here .

But Marley , what makes you think I'll let you stand in front of me and belittle me again and again ? " " B - Because … " Marley choked on the pain , her gaze sliding past Quinn to meet Julius ' eyes a short distance away . His gaze was fixed on her with something akin to murderous intent . It felt as if , should she stay another second , Julius would've actually laid hands on her . And if he did , it would've been much worse than two slaps . Whatever happened , she had to leave first .

Clenching her teeth , Marley spun on her heel and hurried off . Quinn turned back and stopped before Julius . " Let's head home . " " All right , " he answered , his voice rough . The two of them walked in silence all the way to the apartment . The moment they stepped inside , Quinn shrugged off her coat and faced Julius's pallid expression . " Was anything Marley said just now true ? " Julius stood rigid , feeling as though the blood in his veins were turning to ice beneath her steady gaze .

" Don't lie to me , " Quinn warned . " I told you - I need a love built on mutual trust . The moment you lie , you shatter that trust . Without it , I don't know how I could spend the rest of my life with someone I can't believe . " Julius pressed his thin lips together , and only after a long pause did he speak . " When I was a child overseas , a riot broke out . A little girl saved my life . I can't remember her facé .

Everything was chaos , and I was very young - but yes , I've had people searching for her all these years ." " So you've never stopped thinking about her ? " Quinn asked quietly . " I have thought of her , " Julius admitted . " If she's short on money , I intend to give her enough to live comfortably . If she has troubles , I'll help her solve them . It's simply repayment for saving my life . " " Then- " Quinn's voice faltered , a tension she hadn't anticipated flooding her chest .

She found herself holding her breath , waiting to hear how he would answer the question that hovered on her lips . " What if , one day , you really do find that girl ? If she reaches out to you and shows you she cares , what wil you do ? And if she says she wants to stay with you , can you honestly stand there as though none of it moves you ? " she blurted .