Tyrone rolled his eyes, "Stop harping on about it. If you''re so bold, why don''t you take a shot? Bet you


    wouldn''t dare. I''ll strip down and get ready right this minute if you do."


    He then turned to Mrs. York, "Mom, you should head inside. Weren''t you saying you felt under the


    weather? Go rest up."


    Mrs. York, ncing at Quintessa, still looked visibly worried. She grabbed Tyrone''s arm tightly, "No


    way. How about, you lend her to me for the night then?"


    Quintessa found Mrs. York''s innocence endearing; rarely had she seen someone of her age maintain


    such purity. She chuckled, shaking her head at Mrs. York, "Auntie, I''m afraid that won''t work. Well, two


    women can''t exactly manage some things"


    Mrs. York''s face flushed red.


    Struggling to hold back hisughter, Tyrone patted Mrs. York''s arm, "Mom, go inside. If anyone''s


    eating, it''s your son here!"


    Mrs. York harbored some doubts, "Can you even handle it?"


    Well aware of how tough Quintessa could be and doubting her son''s capabilities, she pondered if she


    should whip up some energy-boosting soup for him.


    Tyrone frowned, "Mom, please, just go."


    Mrs. York hesitated, shooting nces between Quintessa and Tyrone.


    "Rest assured, Auntie. I promise your son wille back in one piece."


    Mrs. York was conflicted, "Just don''t be too harsh, okay?"


    Quintessa waved her off, "Don''t worry, Auntie."


    Tyrone called out in a cool tone, "Mom."


    "Fine, I''m going. Hmph." Mrs. York huffed, leaving the two and stepping inside.


    Quintessa turned and got into the car, which slowly drove away from the Young family''s residence.


    Tyrone asked, "Where to?"


    Quintessa scoffed, "Getting a room? Hope you''ve got the cash."


    Tyrone chuckled, "I''ve got all sorts of money, just not for that. I like it when you''re the one treating. So,


    what do you say?"


    Quintessa rested her head on her hand, "Is my ce done up yet?"


    "It''s ready, but remember, it''s my ce. I''m yourndlord."


    Quintessa brushed Tyrone''s face with her hand, "Let''s go then. At your ce, my treat."


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    message, which made Tyrone unexpectedly blush. Having been around Quintessa for so long, he''d


    long since lost any sense of shame.


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    After a moment of silence, Tyrone couldn''t help but ask with a hint of sourness, "You''re really heartless


    towards Alexander, aren''t you? Don''t you feel sorry for him?" S


    "Why drag him into a mess?" Quintessa mused.


    "And what about me?" Tyrone probed.


    Quintessa gave him a look, "What do you think?"


    Tyrone felt a tightness in his chest. His mom really had a lot to answer for.


    He floored the gas pedal, and the car sped into the night.


    Pulling into Harmony Retreat, Quintessa felt as if it had been ages since shest returned.


    Stepping into the elevator, she pressed the button for the 16th floor, and they began their ascent.


    Tyrone was burning with questions.


    Quintessa suddenly ced a finger on Tyrone''s lips, tiptoed, and kissed him, whispering, "Shh, save it


    for the bed."


    Tyrone''s mind went nk; this sudden turn of events felt too good to be true for him, "You better not


    back out now. No turning back."


    Ding, the elevator doors opened, and


    Tyrone, with Quintessa in his arms, passionately kissed all the way to their room. He punched in the


    door code, swung open the door, and as it shut Quintessa caught a glimpse of Snow through Tyrone''s


    shoulder.