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

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

to abruptly appear in front of

black pants. The glaring sun

said as I stood and extended my

interested in shaking mine. His gaze was cold as he stared at me, not bothering

retracted my hand. Seeing that he was not going to say anything else, I

did not understand where this hostility had come from, it was clear to

step to block my path. Eyes narrowed, he asked,

you." Although

and his gaze finally landed on my stomach. His gaze was disdainful as

Please step aside, Mr. Zimmer. I would like to go back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from

this time as h e turned his body

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

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

was nearly her age. It was

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