A Life Debt Repaid

At that very moment, Quinn spotted a glass of water and a pill.

There was a note under it that read ‘morning after pill’.

Quinn stared at the pill and the glass, understanding how it felt to have her parade rained on just then.

Her chest ached, but Sam’s meaning was clear-last night was just a moment of impulsiveness between two adults.

No responsibility would be taken, no sentiment would be retained.

Quinn picked up the pill and laughed miserably.

Quinn only returned to Saunders Mansion at noon.

Her phone was out of juice as well, so she had no idea how many times Ryan would have called her by now.

As soon as she stepped inside the drawing room, she found Ryan glowering at her, clearly angry.

On the other hand, both Lindsay and Marvin were clearly concerned. “Where have you been, Quinn? Why did you turn off your phone? We called Zoe, who said you left with Sam, but Sam said you weren’t with him when we called him.

Where did you go? Are you alright?!”

stared at them and shook her head. “I’m fine. I was just drunk

Ryan immediately snapped, “What did you promise me, Quinn?!

did I promise you?” Quinn

but could not manage

only natural he could not since he was

continued bluntly, “Sam and I aren’t divorced yet. Whatever we did, it

“But-“

divorce,” Quinn said flatly.” I’m tired. I’m going

then, ignoring the fact that Ryan

in bed and stared at the ceiling, her body and soul weary while a

clutching her blanket and

would not hurt so

she tossed around, ready to

jumped-it was Ryan’s

and saw that Ryan had

demanded, remembering that she had

“Does that matter?”