Chapter 12
Author: Dystopian Elf
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After finishing his cigarette, Arthur stubbed his cigarette on Quentin’s hand.

Only when the fire was out did he stand back up.

Having received a beating, Quentin no longer dared to kick up a fuss. Nonetheless, he was terribly displeased.?‘Today, I’ve been beaten up by the good-for-nothing, matrilocal son-in-law of the Downey family! This is the greatest blemish in my entire life!’

“Arthur Grey, just wait and see! I won’t let you off so easily!” Quentin backed away toward his car as he said that.

“Remember to tell Grandpa that Naomi is sick and needs his car to send her to the hospital. He’d better come personally.” Arthur raised his arm, waving goodbye to him.

By then, Quentin had already reached his car.

Thinking that Arthur was about to beat him up again, he quickly rushed into the car, started the engine, and drove off.

Hearing a din coming from outside, Naomi had come to check on the situation. But all she saw was Arthur waving goodbye to her cousin, who was escaping in his
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