The Divorced Military Queen Awakens (by Sadie Baxter) novel Chapter 139

Chapter 139 Why Did You Say That

“Trust me. I’ll save you. I promise!” said Quinn.

The firm, reassuring voice eased the child’s anxiety, and it also made Trent, who had just arrived at the door, halt abruptly in his tracks.

The words Quinn spoke at that moment were eerily similar to what he had heard when he was disoriented in the river back then.

Why… would Quinn say such things?

Yet, why did her silhouette, time and again, seem to overlap with the vague figure he had glimpsed in the hazy recesses of his past consciousness?

Back then, who exactly was the person who saved him?

In a gentle manner, Quinn comforted the child in her arms. The child, who initially had a face full of fear, gradually began to calm down.

Before long, the child had fallen asleep in Quinn’s arms.

With utmost care, Quinn gently placed the child back onto the hospital bed, then tenderly covered him with a blanket.

“Thank you so much for today,” the orphanage director expressed gratefully.

It wasn’t just that Quinn had comforted the child, but she had also saved the child’s life, and he was deeply grateful for what she did.

“This is something I ought to do, no need for thanks,” said Quinn.

Even though she had already retired from the military, the oath she took during her service was still something she intended to uphold for the rest of her life.

“If there’s anything else concerning the child, feel free to reach out to me.” After leaving her contact details with the director, Quinn exited the infirmary.

As soon as she stepped outside, Quinn spotted Trent at the doorway.

Why is he here?

Quinn took a step, intending to sidestep him.

Trent stopped her, asking, “Why would you say something like that to the kid?”

Quinn frowned. “What are you talking about?”

“Y–You told the child that you would save him, that you would definitely save him. Why would you say something like that?” Trent’s gaze was fixed steadily on Quinn.

A type of fear, so profound that he himself couldn’t put into words, was spreading through his heart at that

moment.

With a cool demeanor, Quinn retorted, “Why? I can’t say that?”

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“No, the question is why you would…” Trent’s voice abruptly paused. “Quinn, I don’t know where you got your information from, but why do you keep imitating Sidonie? We both know, the person who saved me back then, it wasn’t you, it was Sidonie!”

When he spoke those words, it wasn’t just for her to hear, but also for himself.

The person who saved him must have been Sidonie; there was no way he could have mistaken it.

The thought of the consequences of making a mistake was almost too terrifying for him to contemplate.

“What I choose to say is my own business, Trent. If you believe it was Sidonie who saved you, then keep believing that forever. I’ve never cared about playing your savior, let alone imitating Sidonie.” Quinn’s voice was icy cold.

Just as she was about to sidestep Trent, he suddenly caught hold of her sleeve.

“Quinn,” Trent asked, “Why did you rush into the sea today to save that child? You have no connection to him, so why would you risk your life for a kid you don’t even know?”

“Do I need a reason for that?” Quinn looked at the person before him with a smirk. “If saving a stranger required a reason, then you wouldn’t be standing here safe and sound. You would’ve drowned in the river by now.”

“You-” Trent was about to say something when a figure stepped forward, swiftly brushing away the sleeve of Quinn’s dress that Trent was holding onto.

Trent was staring at Julius, who had suddenly appeared. “What on earth are you doing, Mr. Whitethorn?”

“You’re already divorced from Quinnie. There’s no need to keep dragging things out like this,” Julius said, clearly annoyed.

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