He squinted slightly, got up, and climbed into the car.

In the backseat Patncia and Veronica were sitting together. They had been chatting, but when Balfour got in, their conversation came to a halt.

Patricia, sitting in the middle, tumed to look at Balfour obediently

“Balfour, are you done with your stuff?”

Balfour, looking worn out, leaned back in his seat and rubbed his temple, asking, “Why didn’t you go home first?”

Patricia pouted and explained, “If I had left first, you wouldn’t have had a ride. So, I asked Quinton to wait for you a bit.”

Balfour just gave a grunt in response, closing his eyes and saying no more.

On the other side, Veronica couldn’t help but ask, “Ralfour, did your negotiation with Ellinor go well? Did she agree to leave my brother?”

shot Veronica a glance. “You really

“Yes! Don’t you want the same? Only if Ellinor leaves my brother can he go back to Patricia! Balfour, I know how much you care for

a warning glance, “Ms. Blanchet, I’d suggest you keep your nose out of this. Don’t disrespect Theo’s wife, Ellinor, or I

taken aback,

was stunned too. She hadn’t misheard, Balfour had actually referred to Ellinor as Theo’s wife.

on? Why was Balfour

Blanchet, we don’t welcome Blanchet family members in

out of the car awkwardly.

Patricia

Quinton drove

lighten the mood, asking, “Balfour, what did you say to

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