Chapter 1455: Fear Will Accompany Her Throughout Her Life

Chapter 1455: Chapter 1455: Fear Will Accompany Her Throughout Her Life

After Quinn finished speaking and saw the complex expressions on the Powell family’s faces, her eyes widened in shock, "Father, brother, you didn’t pick up Xaviera? Is it because I fainted that you... What about Xaviera..."

Jacob knew that having the housekeeper pick up Xaviera would upset her, but how could they leave Quinn behind when she suddenly fainted?

Quinn had been frail since childhood, and Xaviera was a girl as well, so she should also be sympathetic to Quinn. If Xaviera would hold a grudge over such a small matter, then she would be too narrow-minded.

Quinn suddenly coughed several times, her delicate eyebrows tightly knitted, "Father, brother, I’m sorry, it’s all my fault. If I hadn’t fainted suddenly, you would definitely have picked up Xaviera. It was her first day back home, and I wasted your time... Will she blame me? I... I really didn’t do it on purpose."

As she spoke, Quinn’s voice suddenly choked with emotion. She was already in poor health, and seeing her so remorseful, Jacob felt even more heartache. It wasn’t Quinn’s fault that she fainted, and she couldn’t control it.

If Xaviera hadn’t returned, Quinn wouldn’t have to be so anxious and frightened. It might be because of Xaviera that Quinn hadn’t been able to rest well and hadn’t eaten!

With that thought in mind, Jacob’s guilt towards Xaviera vanished instantly, replaced by a sense of injustice for Quinn. He reassured her softly, "Quinn, it’s not your fault. You don’t need to apologize. If Xaviera blames you for this, then she’s just being a bully."

"Will Xaviera be mad at me? I’m really scared! I’m sorry for her..."

Jacob tenderly wiped away Quinn’s tears, then looked at Robert, "Dad, Quinn is already weak and can’t handle stress. Why don’t we let Xaviera stay in the backyard for now? She might frighten Quinn if she comes in now."

Seeing Quinn’s tears streaming down her face, Robert naturally felt distressed as well. Moreover, she was already frail, so Xaviera should be more accommodating to her. Xaviera was so well-behaved, she surely wouldn’t mind.

Quinn’s condition was critical, and she might pass away at any moment. They had to take care of her while she was still alive. Xaviera was still so healthy; there would be plenty of opportunities to make it up to her in the future, and there was no need to rush.

After considering it for a moment, Robert nodded, "Alright."

Jacob felt satisfied, and gently stroked Quinn’s back, "Don’t be afraid, Quinn. Xaviera won’t come into the main house, and she won’t make things difficult for you."

"Huh? Caleb, I haven’t even entered, and I can already hear someone talking behind my back. Who have I made things difficult for?" A cold female voice came from the doorway, and the faces of the Powell family changed instantly.

"Xaviera..." Jacob’s heart trembled.

Xaviera stood at the entrance, her gaze cold as she swept her eyes over everyone. Finally, her gaze fell on Quinn, "Miss Powell, when did I ever make things difficult for you? We just met for the first time two days ago, and we hardly said anything to each other. Why are you crying and saying that I’m making things difficult for you, even refusing to let me enter the main house?"

Quinn’s expression froze instantly, and she looked up to see Caleb and Xaviera standing at the entrance, their imposing presence followed by Sean Price and Irene Hamer.

Robert couldn’t help but frown at Xaviera’s words.

Xaviera and Quinn had just met for the first time two days ago and had interacted very little. Moreover, Xaviera had not made things difficult for Quinn and had even been concerned about her health. Why did Quinn insist on seeing Xaviera as a villain?

Jacob’s face darkened as soon as he heard Xaviera accusing Quinn.

Xaviera hooked the corner of her lips, "Mr. Powell, why are you looking at me like that? Do you think I’m wrong? I don’t even know Miss Powell, and I have never made things difficult for her."

Jacob lowered his gaze, his heartbeat skipping a beat. From Xaviera’s perspective, they were indeed strangers, but he knew very well that they had met five years ago. Back then, Xaviera would always bully Quinn, making her cry all day long.

Quinn’s fear of Xaviera might stem from her deep, lingering memories of being bullied in the past. Seeing Xaviera brought her an inexplicable sense of fear. Although her memory didn’t include Xaviera, that fear might still follow her for the rest of her life.

However, even though he knew the reason, he couldn’t speak about it.

Jacob composed himself, "Xaviera, don’t misunderstand. It’s just that Quinn just fainted and can’t be stimulated."

Caleb’s eyes were filled with chilling intensity. He coldly stared at the three members of the Powell family, as if his gaze could burn them to ashes.