Seeing Christine Quinn's tearful face, Skyler Jones's heart tightened painfully, not knowing what words could comfort her, and blaming himself inwardly for making her so upset.
Suddenly, Christine Quinn pushed him away, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes and her face with strength, swallowed a choking sob in her throat, and said, "I 'harmed' Jennifer Douglas, but didn't you help her too?"
After saying this, Christine Quinn gave a cold smile, without a moment's hesitation, and walked out of the room.
Christine Quinn entered the nursery.
Marie was sleeping soundly, not awakened by her movement.
She locked the door behind her, leaned tightly against the door, her eyes, shimmering with tears, desolate and vacant.
There came a few knocks on the door from behind, and she didn't need to guess who it was.
Christine Quinn didn't open the door, her body slowly sliding down against it.
