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

a shaded spot and sat on the chair

expect Matthew to abruptly appear in

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

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

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

was not going to say anything else, I wove past

it was clear to me that I was not welcome by

took a sideways step to block my path. Eyes narrowed, he

meet you." Although I

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

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

as h e turned his body aside so I

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

had a radiant complexion and was full of energy. He

gap between Quinn and Marcus, and she also had a step-son who was nearly her age. It was somewhat of an oddly

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