She was overthinking things.
Preslie said, "Let's just act like I didn't say anything, then. I have to correct you on one thing, though. I don't think that Qiana is a good person. When she begged you the other day, I felt that she was up to no good."
Yesseca said, "You're wrong, Preslie. Qiana is a good person. You must have misunderstood her."
"No, I didn't. She's a two-faced b*tch, and she's up to no good," Preslie couldn't help saying.
These words made Yesseca a little unhappy.
Her face fell slightly. "Preslie, you're my best friend, and Qiana's my friend as well. I don't want one of my friends to badmouth another friend of mine. Qiana's really not the way you think she is. Can you please not talk about her like that?"
Preslie's heart sank.
Yesseca had never been so blunt with her even when she'd badmouthed Qiana previously. Why was she...
It seemed that Qiana was very important to Yesseca.
Preslie felt conflicted.
She still felt that Qiana was up to no good and she was afraid that Qiana would get Yesseca into trouble.
Yesseca was not stupid, but she was too kind and simple-minded.
Preslie moved her lips, but she didn't say anything else.
Since Yesseca had already made herself clear, what else could she say?
Yesseca returned to Quartley Palace.
She started bustling around the kitchen the moment she arrived, preparing the materials for dinner.
While Yesseca was busy, Qiana returned with a puppy in her arms.
She'd bought it from a pet store.
What was the reason for this? After Yesseca had gone to the supermarket, Qiana and Montez had had a conversation.
Qiana told Montez that she'd had a dog when she was younger, and it was adorable. It would whimper for her attention and even flip onto its back so that she could rub its belly.
Montez was so envious when he heard that.
He couldn't help saying, "Mummy, I want one, too."
Qiana immediately said, "I'll get one for you right now."
Montez couldn't believe it.
Was his mother buying him a dog just like that?
"Really?" Montez asked.
Qiana smiled. "Of course! What's so hard about getting a dog? As long as you're happy, I'll do anything for you."
Montez was moved by such words.
He couldn't help saying, "Thanks, Mummy. You're the best."
Montez was overjoyed by the puppy.
He refused to let go of the puppy and couldn't stop himself from petting it all over.
After playing with the puppy for about an hour, Yesseca came.
She had a delicious-smelling bowl of broth with her.
Her heart ached and she couldn't help feeling guilty at the sight of Montez.
In such a short time, Montez had lost a lot of weight and looked pale.
It was all her fault.
"Yesseca." Montez stopped petting the dog when he saw her.
Yesseca forced out a smile. "Montez, are you alright?"
Montez nodded.
She looked at the puppy and asked, "Where did this puppy come from? It's adorable."
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