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hapter 164 Do You Have Any Proof 

It’s nothing. I was the one who woke you. When did you get here?” 

This morning, not long ago.” 

You didn’t sleep well last night?she asked. Even though he had just arrived, he seemed to be able to fall asleep easily by her side

Yeah,he responded nonchalantly

He didn’t tell her that he’d spent the whole night traveling between Yarburn and Jexburgh, dealing with the Whitethorn family

How about you? Did you sleep well? Does your wound still hurt?Julius asked with concern

It’s okay. It doesn’t hurt much,Quinn replied

She got up to freshen up, but Julius just picked her up and carried her straight to the washroom

What are you doing?she asked. Her arm was hurt, not her leg

You’re injured. Let me help you,he replied. He gently set her down in front of the sink, filled her cup with water, and squeezed toothpaste onto her toothbrush

If Quinn hadn’t insisted on brushing her own teeth, she felt Julius would’ve gladly done that for her too

After she brushed her teeth, Julius soaked a towel, wrung it out, and gently wiped her face, carefully making sure to clean every spot. Then he picked up a comb and started to tie her hair

Quinn was somewhat surprised. You know how to do hair?” 

A lot of men couldn’t even manage a simple ponytail without messing it up. But Julius, though not perfect, clearly had some experience

When I was little, I used to help my mom with her hair. If she was in a good mood, she’d let me do it.” 

Those were the few times his mother showed him kindness, and he treasured each one deeply. He did his best to learn how to do her hair properly, just to catch a glimpse of her smile

Your relationship with your mother” 

Not good. Most of the time, she just didn’t want to see me.” 

Feeling guilty, Quinn said, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t have brought that up.” 

There’s no need for apologies. Even if you hadn’t brought it up, I would have told you eventually.” 

Once her hair was done, he leaned in close, resting his chin on her shoulder. Watching her in the mirror above the sink, he asked quietly, Quinnie, you don’t think I’m dirty, do you?” 

Quinn chuckled. Which part of you is dirty?” 

Yeah, I’m not dirty,he said softly. He and his father were different after all

In a downtown café, Sidonie looked at the man across from her, who seemed to be in his thirties

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Are you the one who’s been helping Trent investigate the incident of someone falling into the water eight years ago?” 

Yeah, my last name is Lindgren. I’m a private detective. I come from the same town as Mr. Grafton. Ms. Stonehurst, you can just call me Lindgren.He smiled, looking at Sidonic with a playful look. What really surprised me, though, was that you let Mr. Grafton believe you saved him, when actually it was someone else.” 

Sidonie’s expression changed

She had thought there might be a chance he’d found out something, but hearing it directly still made her heart jump

Do you have any proof?she asked

Of course. That’s why I said what I just said. I found the woman who helped Quinn look after Mr. Grafton that day.” 

Hearing that, Sidonie knew she couldn’t deny it anymore

Back then, after Quinn saved Mr. Grafton, she had to leave for something urgent. She gave him first aid, called the ambulance, and asked a woman nearby to stay with him until help arrived. That woman had a strong memory of the event. She remembered how brave Quinn was, jumping into the river to save someone. What stood out even moreLindgren paused and looked hard at Sidonie. The woman was wearing a military uniform and left in a hurry, like she had a mission.” 

Sidonie’s expression soured. Are you sure it was Quinn?” 

It was because Mr. Grafton mentioned her name that I showed the witness Quinn’s photo when I found her. She immediately recognized her as the one who rescued Mr. Grafton.” 

Sidonie remained silent

She had also been by the river that day. But by the time she got there, Quinn had already gone. She only saw someone lying on the riverbank. Out of curiosity, she approached, and the unconscious Trent grabbed her skirt

When the ambulance arrived, she got in with them. The woman who had stayed with Trent simply told the paramedics that he had fallen into the river and been rescued

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