The Woman From Hell

Chapter 267

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

one in front. It was filled with all sorts of expensive -looking flowers and trees. I found a shaded spot and sat on the chair there, staring out at the beautiful scenery as

expect Matthew to abruptly appear in front of me and block

a tall build and was dressed in a black shirt and black pants. The glaring sun

I said as I stood and extended my hand, making sure I remained

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

that he was not going to say anything else,

I did not understand where this hostility had come from, it was clear to me that I was not welcome by him,

step to block my path. Eyes

Lane. It’s nice to meet you." Although

another once over, and his gaze finally landed on

would like to go back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped

trouble this time as h e turned his body aside

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

had a radiant complexion and was full of energy.

30-year age gap between Quinn and Marcus, and she also had a step-son who was nearly her age. It was somewhat of an oddly structured family, and it explained why Theo never liked

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