Perhaps startled by the sight of Rebecca Quentin, Christine Quinn froze in place. "How did you get here?"
Howard Geoffrey squinted, seemingly surprised by Rebecca Quentin's presence too.
Mrs. Geoffrey approached Christine Quinn and coldly said, "Did I ever say you could step foot into the Geoffrey estate? Get out!"
Christine Quinn's voice turned gentle. "Auntie…"
Gazing away from Rebecca Quentin's face, Howard Geoffrey quietly told Christine Quinn, "You go upstairs first."
"Okay."
Just as Christine Quinn took a step, Mrs. Geoffrey coldly interjected, "You don't need to go upstairs. I've already given Howard's room to Becca to live in."
This scene should have created a tense and awkward stalemate. However, Christine Quinn, her face already pale, managed to force a smile and swallow her bitterness. "Uh, Howard, I haven't seen Marie for a few days. Perhaps I should go back first. You stay here and keep your mother company."
"Christine…"
