Balfour rubbed his temples as he looked at Patricia, this real headache of a woman. "Whatever you're here at the Blanchet family’s home for, it doesn’t matter. You need to head home right now."
Patricia noticed that Balfour was not messing around. She obediently nodded and stepped forward. "Balfour, I know I shouldn't have left Baber alone at home and come out. I'll go home and accompany Baber now; let's go!"
However, Balfour didn't budge. "Quinton is outside; he can drop you home."
Patricia was taken aback and puzzled. "Balfour, you're not coming with me?"
Balfour nodded silently. "I have things to take care of; you go home first."
Wait, what? Balfour didn't come here to pick her up? Patricia was shocked. She glanced at where Balfour was sitting, right across from Ellinor.
Was Balfour here to see Ellinor?
The more she thought about it, the more it didn't sit right. Patricia obediently said, "Balfour, it's okay; I can wait for you. We can go home together after you're done."
Balfour's eyes flashed with impatience. "No need to wait; you can go first. I'll be heading to the office later. I won't be going home."
With that, Patricia had no reason to stick around and find out why Balfour came to see Ellinor. She simply said, "Oh, okay, then I'll go ahead..."
Before leaving, Patricia shot a significant glance at Veronica.
Veronica caught Patricia's look. She was confused at first, then seemed to understand something and said excitedly. "Patricia, I'll come with you!"
Patricia twitched her mouth in disbelief.
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