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

-looking flowers and trees. I found a shaded spot and sat on the chair there, staring out at the beautiful scenery as my

expect Matthew to abruptly appear in front of me and block

black

and extended my

kept his hands in his pockets and did not seem interested in shaking mine. His gaze was cold as he stared at me, not bothering to

Seeing that he was not going to say anything else, I wove past him and got ready to

come from, it was clear to me

a sideways step to block my

Although I was annoyed, I smiled and answered his

over, and his gaze finally landed on my stomach. His

I wiped

me any trouble this time as h e turned his body aside so I

I returned to the lobby, Quinn's husband had returned. I had not expected her husband to be Marcus Zimmer, an extremely well-known businessman whom I had heard of even back when I was living in Salt

the age of 60, he had a radiant complexion and was full of energy. He was also a surprisingly pleasant host, repeatedly encouraging me to help myself to

Marcus, and she also had a step-son who was nearly her

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