Mrs. Hartwell continued, speaking her mind, "Your marriage to him has certainly saved a lot of trouble. You saw that crowd of women outside. That was just a small fraction. There are many more out there eyeing the position of First Lady, and among them are some with sinister intentions."
Hearing this, Claire Sinclair finally understood what Mrs. Hartwell was trying to say.
She replied naturally, "A year ago, I might not have had the courage to contend with those women. But I'm not afraid anymore. I will protect my Mr. Quincy and won't let any woman with ulterior motives get near him."
Mrs. Hartwell smiled, gratified. "You've matured so much since I last saw you. I'm very pleased. From now on, this 'backyard' of ours will be your responsibility to manage."
"Huh?" Claire Sinclair was a bit taken aback.
'The "backyard"...'
