Mr. Blanchet's mood swung like a pendulum; one minute he was raising hell, and the next he was talking to Ellinor in soft whispers.
Ellinor stifled a yawn and responded, “She needs to learn and needs to challenge herself. Otherwise, how is your sis gonna survive out there? What if she can't even get married?”
Theo patted her head in agreement, “Yeah, time to throw her in the deep end.”
Devin was speechless.
Was Mr. Blanchet really such a loose cannon?
Theo turned his face, and any trace of a smile was gone. He spoke coldly, “Where is she? Bring her here!”
Devin answered respectfully, “Ms. Veronica is washing dishes in the kitchen.”
Before he could finish his sentence, the sound of dishes shattering came from the kitchen, almost blowing everyone's eardrums.
Devin awkwardly continued, “I will fetch Ms. Veronica right away.”
With that, he made a beeline for the kitchen.
Not long after, Veronica Blanchet emerged from the kitchen, dirt-streaked and flustered, “Theo, you're back!”
Theo squinted at her pathetic state, his temple starting to throb as he asked, “That's all you noticed?”
Only then did Veronica notice Ellinor next to Theo and greet her, “Ellinor, you're back too!”
Ellinor nodded in response.
Theo scolded her, “You're grown up, yet you can't even do some simple housework? And you can't study either! What can you even do?”
Veronica lowered her head, “Theo, I didn't mean to. I've never done housework before.”
Theo cut her off, “You have one hour to clean this mess up!”
“Alright...”
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