The Christmas vibe on the ind hung around for days, with all sorts of sounds filling the air.novelbin


    Quinn turned to Alexander and asked, "With all these trees, won''t they catch fire?"


    Alexander nced outside just as fireworks lit up the sky. He frowned, "That''s a real issue. Let''s talk to Maddox tomorrow and get them to set off the fireworks by the beach, not in the woods." Quinn nodded. "Sounds good."


    The next day, Alexander brought it up with Maddox, who quickly set the rule.


    After all, he didn''t want the new houses on the ind to go up in mes because of fireworks.


    Sprout and Brandy had been having a st these past few days,ing back with Maddoxte every night, always dirty.


    Quinn poured hot water from the stove into a basin and used a towel to wipe Sprout''s face.


    She said irritably, "See, you run around outside every day, and now you know it hurts?"


    Sprout puffed his cheeks and looked at her with big, innocent eyes. Probably afraid Quinn wouldn''t let him y outside anymore, he stopped crying.


    Quinn quickly finished washing his face and hands. Looking at his dark hands and face, she sighed helplessly, turned around, and fetched sunscreen from the house, patiently applying it to him. Maddox said, "Why are you putting that on him? Boys don''t need sunscreen. You''re just worrying too much."


    Quinn red at him. "Look at his face. It''s already getting sunburned."


    Maddox shrugged. "It''s just a bit of sun. He''ll get used to it after a while."


    Quinn countered, "Sprout getting sunburned is one thing, but look at Brandy. She''s getting sunburned too. She''s a girl."


    Maddox was indifferent. "Girls can get a bit of sun too. It''s good for them."


    Quinn said, "But her skin will get damaged."


    She thought to herself, ''Every girl cares about beauty. Brandy might not care now, but when she grows up, she''ll be upset if her skin gets too damaged.''


    Maddox sat down next to her and said, "It''s okay, and it keeps away those who only care about looks. Don''t you think that''s a good thing?"


    Quinn''s mouth twitched. "Nonsense!"


    Maddox said, "Okay, I won''t say anymore. But trust me, a girl being too pretty isn''t necessarily a good thing."


    This time, Quinn didn''t argue with him. Having spent so much time in Municity, he had a point.


    Maddox changed the subject. "But it''s not all about that. The most important thing is to have self-defense skills. Let''s sign her up for all those sses, like judo and taekwondo." Quinn nodded. "That sounds good. At what age should she start learning these?"


    Maddox replied, "Five years old should be fine. Send both Brandy and Sprout."


    Quinn said, "Alright."


    She decided to sign Brandy up when she got a bit older. Apart from physical skills, Brandy also needed to expand her horizons. The more she saw, the less likely she would be fooled by sweet talk. This was why Quinn was willing to let Maddox take care of them. Maddox was knowledgeable, and being around him would help them learn a lot.


    Whether materially or spiritually, having enough would prevent them from being hindered by what theycked during their youth.