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 beautiful scenery as my

appear in front of me and block the

a black shirt and black pants. The

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

interested in shaking mine. His gaze was cold as he stared

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

come from, it was clear to

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

to meet you." Although I

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

back." Feeling somewhat annoyed, I wiped the smile from my face and

any trouble this time as h

to be Marcus Zimmer, an extremely well-known businessman whom I had heard of even back when I was living in Salt

he had a radiant complexion and was full of energy. He was also a surprisingly pleasant

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 about his

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