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

expect Matthew to abruptly appear in front of me and block the

and black pants. The glaring sun shone on him, making him look

I said as I stood and extended my hand,

his pockets and did not seem interested in shaking mine. His gaze was cold

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

hostility had come from, it was clear to me

a sideways step to block my path. Eyes

meet you." Although I

gaze finally landed on my stomach. His

Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from

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

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

Although nearing the age of 60, he had a radiant complexion and was full of energy. He was also

Quinn and Marcus, and she also had a step-son who was nearly her age. It

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