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

I found a

not expect Matthew to abruptly appear

build and was dressed in a black shirt and black pants. The glaring sun shone on him, making him look solemn

my hand, making sure

His gaze was

say anything else, I wove past him and got ready

it was clear to

a sideways step to block my path. Eyes narrowed, he asked, "What's

to meet you." Although

landed on my stomach. His gaze was disdainful as

would like to go back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from my face and

not cause me any trouble this time as h e turned his body

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

he had a radiant complexion and was full of energy. He was also a surprisingly pleasant

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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