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

flowers and trees. I found a shaded spot and sat on the

appear in front of me and block the

a tall build and was dressed in a black shirt and black

I said as I stood and extended my hand, making

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

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

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

to block my path. Eyes narrowed, he asked, "What's your

Lane. It’s nice to meet you." Although I was annoyed, I

gave me another once over, and his gaze finally landed on

back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from my face and made it clear that I was

did not cause me any trouble this time as h e

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

was surprised when I met him in person that day. Although nearing the age of 60, he had a radiant complexion and was full of energy. He was also a

a 30-year age gap between Quinn and Marcus, and she also had a step-son who was nearly her age. It

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