"I've told him. I don't want his stuff," Cornelia said.
The worker chuckled awkwardly, "This ain't his stuff. If you don't believe me, you can open the boxes and see for yourself."
With a skeptical glance, Cornelia opened one of the boxes. The clothes inside looked like what Patricia usually wore, the boxes probably packed with all of Patricia's belongings from Celestial Chateau. It seemed like Marcus had gotten everything packed up and sent over early; he probably didn't plan on letting Patricia return.
Not only was Marcus eager to kick Cornelia out, but he was also getting rid of Patricia who took care of him. Maybe he didn't want his new lover to find any trace of Cornelia, his ex-wife, in the mansion.
Cornelia moved aside, "Just put everything in the living room."
The two workers quickly moved the large boxes into the living room.
Patricia, busy in the kitchen, hadn't seen the boxes yet. "Nelly, did you buy something?" she asked.
"No, it's Marcus. He had your stuff sent over," Cornelia replied.
"I see." Patricia was silent for a moment before responding indifferently. She had thought as long as her things were still at Celestial Chateau, there was still a chance for Cornelia to go back, a chance to salvage their marriage. Seemed like she was being too optimistic.
Marcus wasn't acting on impulse. He really didn't need Patricia anymore, the woman who had looked after him for over twenty years like her own son.
Cornelia quickly walked into the kitchen, "Patricia, let me help you with the noodles."
Patricia had considered the Hartley family her own for many years. Now that she was suddenly kicked out, she must be feeling pretty down. Cornelia understood that, so she tried to distract Patricia.
"Nelly, the Marcus I know wouldn't do this," Patricia said with a smile.
Cornelia paused, "Patricia, let's not talk about him."
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