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

expensive -looking flowers and trees. I found a shaded spot and sat on the chair there, staring out at the beautiful scenery

Matthew to abruptly appear

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

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

shaking mine. His gaze was cold as he stared at me,

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

understand where this hostility had come from, it was clear to me that

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

name is Wanda Lane. It’s nice to meet you." Although I was annoyed, I smiled and answered

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

I would like to go back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from my face

cause me any trouble this time as h e

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 living in Salt

person that day. Although nearing the age of 60, he had a radiant complexion and was full of energy.

was nearly a 30-year age gap between Quinn 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

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