Chapter 267
Theo had always been a man of few words, and he was only replying in short, simple sentences now. Quinn was the one talking non-stop throughout the entire visit.
I felt awkward sitting beside them, so I stood up as I said, "I don't feel very comfortable sitting down. I'm going to take a walk in the garden."
"I'll go with you," Theo said as he also stood up.
I hurriedly stopped him. "No need. You rarely get to come here, so you should talk to your cousin for a while more. I'll be right outside, and I won't go far."
Quinn looked at me gratefully.
She was part of the Grant family, yet she had to learn about what was going on in her family through her cousin. I could tell that she was a very prideful person. There was no way she wanted others to see her the way she was now. My departure would give the two cousins a chance to talk freely and help ease Quinn's feelings of awkwardness as well.
I remembered that Matthew and the dog were in the front garden, so I purposely walked to the back garden.
The Zimmer family had a large mansion, and the view of the back garden was even more breathtaking than
with all sorts of expensive -looking flowers and trees. I found a shaded spot
appear in
shirt and black pants. The glaring sun shone
and extended my hand, making sure I remained polite
was cold as he stared at me, not bothering to conceal
my hand. Seeing that he was not going to say anything else, I wove
it was clear to me that I was not welcome
took a sideways step to block my path.
Lane. It’s nice to meet you." Although I was
finally landed on my stomach. His gaze was disdainful as he asked
I wiped the smile from my
did not cause me any trouble this time as
her husband to be Marcus Zimmer, an extremely well-known businessman whom I had heard
him in person that day. Although nearing the age of 60, he had a radiant complexion and
her age. It was somewhat of an oddly structured
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