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Setting a bowl of oatmeal down on Naomi’s nightstand, Fional prompted gently, “Ms. Naomi, you haveto eat something. My sources told me that the Quinnells’ long-lost daughter grew up in a mountainvillage.”

There was contempt in Fiona’s voice as she continued, “She was one of the kidnapping victimsrescued from Havenlight County. No proper young lady has ever come from an impoverished place likethat. So don’t worry, Ms. Naomi, you’ve already won by upbringing alone.”

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her covers. She muttered, “Aunt Fiona, once you leave this bedroom, make sure to never repeat whatyou just told me. You don’t want anyone hearing you insult the Quinnells’ biological daughter.”

“I’m just stating facts, Ms. Naomi. You and that wench are from t different worlds. She’s a young lady inname only, but a philistine

upbringing,” Fiona pointed out. ↑