Scrambling to Be the Father of His Ex-Wife's Kid novel 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

the one in 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 thoughts wandered.

I did not expect Matthew to abruptly appear in front of me and block the view.

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

"Hello," I said as I stood and extended my hand, making sure I remained polite as I smiled.

He kept his hands in his pockets and did not seem interested in shaking mine. His gaze was cold as he stared at me, not bothering to conceal the hostility and disdain he harbored towards me.

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

Although I did not understand where this hostility had come from, it was clear to me that I was not welcome by him, so I decided to leave.