Serenity and Zachary York novel Chapter 2857

Quinn brought the hot chocolate back to the sofa in her room and sat down.

“Quinn, do you have something on your mind?” Zoey sat beside her and asked with concern.

“No, not at all.”

Quinn dared not meet her mother’s eyes, fearing that her guilt would be exposed.

She took a shallow sip and the excessive richness had her exclaiming, “Mom, did you put all the chocolate we have at home in this? It’s so thick, I can’t drink it. I don’t want it.”

“Your cycle is irregular and you’ll be prone to cramps, so drinking this might help.”

Quinn admitted, “Well, actually, Mom, I lied to you. I’m perfectly fine.”

Zoey stared at her. “Lied to me? Child, how can you lie about your health? I was planning to buy you some hormone-balancing tea and even probiotics. I thought you could regulate your cycle with those.

“You’re still young and unmarried. If your cycle isn’t regular, you should see a doctor to regulate it. Don’t be shy or avoid medical help.”

Quinn replied, “Mom, do you think I’m the kind of person who would be shy? I really don’t have any issues. I just came back early because I was afraid you’d scold me for being lazy and deduct my salary, so I made up a lie.”

Luckily, her mom did not act too quickly. If she had started buying things for her, suggesting treatments, or even taking her to see a doctor, and then found out she had been lying, Quinn would likely be scolded thoroughly by her mom.

“You have thick skin, you don't seem like someone who would be shy.”

Zoey spoke frankly, “Tell me if you have anything on your mind. By the way, Julian hasn’t come back yet today, right? He usually gets home by this time.”

Quinn pursed her lips before saying, “Mom, he’s a big CEO, he must be busy with work. Maybe he has business dinners in the evening. Why are you so concerned about him? He’s just temporarily staying at our house. This isn’t his home.”