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

and trees. I found a shaded spot and sat

to abruptly appear in front

a black shirt and black

extended my hand, making sure I remained

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

was not going to say anything else, I wove

from, it was clear to me that I was not

my path. Eyes

meet you." Although I was annoyed, I smiled and answered

finally landed on my stomach. His

Mr. Zimmer. I would like to go back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from my face and made it clear

this time as h e turned

be Marcus Zimmer, an extremely well-known businessman whom I had heard

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

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 talking

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