When Ryan saw Quinn, he could hardly believe his eyes. She was covered in bruises, clearly from a vicious beating.


    Furious, he was ready to march to the hospital and demand answers, but Quinn stopped him.


    Her face was a mix of fear and exhaustion, and her voice shook as she spoke. "Please, Ryan, don''t go after them. I brought this on myself. I''ve made so many mistakes before, but I''ve changed. Just visit me sometimes, okay? I''ll only be here for two more months. Is that alright?"


    Ryan couldn''t stand to see her wounds. Reluctantly, he nodded and arranged for someone to look after her in the apartment he had already paid for. He didn''t expect Megan to be the one who''d show up.


    Megan was just as surprised, standing at the door, trying to process the situation. Her eyes met Quinn''s across the room.


    Ryan quickly shut the door, worried Megan might tell ra, and he pleaded, "Megan, please keep this between us. I''m only letting Quinn stay here for two months, then I''ll send her abroad."


    Megan sighed, "I won''t say anything."


    Ryan asked, "Don''t you have a job? Why take this on?"


    Megan gave a small, tired smile, holding a medical kit. "Didn''t ra tell you? I juggle a few jobs. Moonlight is my main gig because the tips are good. I also help out at my rtives'' restaurant, where I''ve run into ra before. I didn''t expect you to hire me, but since you''re paying well, I couldn''t say no."


    Ryan thought about asking her to leave, but after hearing her, he didn''t know what


    to say.


    Megan handed him some candy, her lips curving into a reassuring smile. "Let me stay. If you n to visit, just give me a heads-up. Don''t worry, I''ve been a nanny before. I know how to take care of people, and I won''t let her down."


    Having someone familiar looking after Quinn was a relief.


    Ryan quickly transferred five thousand dors to her. "Alright, Megan, I''m counting on you."


    He took the candy with a smile, "But please, don''t mention this to ra."


    Megan chuckled softly, medical kit in hand, as she opened the door. "I won''t." Ryan left feeling reassured.


    But as soon as Megan was inside, she tossed the medical kit aside, her voice suddenly cold. "Take care of yourself."


    Quinn, having endured days of torment from Darrick, sneered at Megan. "You really know how to act."


    Megan''s brow furrowed. "I told you, I don''t fight battles I''m not ready for. If you hadn''t threatened me, I wouldn''t be here."


    A chill flickered in her eyes as she moved closer, giving Quinn''s leg a nudge. "Quinn, do you think I wouldn''t dare touch you?"


    It was only after Megan arrived that she realized she''d been tricked by Quinn.


    Now, with Ryan thinking she was taking care of Quinn, if anything happened, she''d be the first suspect.


    Beforeing, she had no idea she''d be looking after Quinn.


    Quinn scoffed, struggling to the medical kit, pulling out supplies to disinfect her wounds. Tears streamed down her face as she worked.


    But Megan felt no pity. To her, Quinn was foolish and spiteful, and that''s why she ended up like this.