"Sis, I missed you so much! It’s been years, and you’ve only gotten more goddess-like!"
Joy Quinn, wearing a saffron-yellow camisole and white shorts, dove into July Quinn’s arms, smiling like a cat that got the cream.
"Who taught you to sweet-talk ?" July embraced her before pushing her away to take a good look.
The girl had grown taller, but her skin was still that healthy wheat color.
Her face wasn’t as refined as July’s and Nina’s, but it was radiant with a bright smile.
In short, Joy wasn’t a traditional beauty, but she had her own charm.
"I’m not sweet-talking, it’s from the heart."
Joy made a heart with her hands towards July and then took July’s hand.
Very clingy, loved to act spoiled.
Warm as a little sun!
Every time July saw her, she’d forget what principles were.
"Sis, since I love you so much, can you take me out for a big meal later?"
"Aren’t you going home?"
"I’d rather not. You know, to Mom and Dad, it’s all about Nina."
Whenever their parents’ favoritism towards Nina was mentioned, Joy’s smile would fade considerably.
Just because she wasn’t as delicate-looking as Nina, her parents assumed she’d never marry as well as Nina.
So they spent more effort to groom and care for Nina, barely looking after her.
Seeing Joy’s suddenly dimmed expression, July wanted to say that, actually, your situation is much better than mine.
At least, Mom and Dad still care about your studies, give you an allowance, let you live around them.
In the end, she didn’t say these words.
They were both the neglected sisters; no one understood their pain better than each other.
In that case, she’d be the one to spoil Joy.
"Alright, I’ll take you out for a big meal."
"I knew you were the best, sis. If you could buy me an outfit too, that would be even better."
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"Sis, I want to tell you I love you."
"Thanks, but I don’t swing that way!"
The two left the airport, hailed a cab to The Continental Hotel, indulged in a feast, and then went shopping to buy Joy about ten outfits.
When July took Joy back to The Quinn Manor, it was already evening.
Joy’s smile visibly faded again.
"Sis, can I stay over at your place tonight?"
Looking at the lights coming on inside The Quinn Manor, Joy felt an urge to run away.
Because those warm lights only lit up for Nina.
"No." July didn’t hesitate before refusing.
"Tell my brother-in-law I’m low-energy, I won’t be a bother."
"No matter how low, you’re still a third wheel."
If they put in a word, Kyle Keaton would probably agree.
But even if Joy was young, she was still an adult.
Some things needed to be avoided.
"Then... can you come in with me before you leave?" Joy could only settle for the next best thing.
July looked up at The Quinn Manor.
She had planned to never step inside this house again in her life.
But with Joy looking at her so eagerly...
In the end, July nodded.
"Amanda, could you get through to the Divine Doctor?"
Sue Chase had been urging since the afternoon.
"I got through, but no one answered."
Amanda knew her mother was concerned about their father’s health, and made no excuses as she picked up the phone to dial the Divine Doctor’s number once more.
At that moment, July’s phone rang as she stepped in with Joy.