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?”

Balfour suddenly opened his eyes and shot Veronica a glance. “You really

nodded, “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 Patricia; you would definitely remove any obstacles in

keep your nose out of this. Don’t disrespect

aback,

hadn’t misheard, Balfour had actually referred to Ellinor as

was

family members in our car.

got out of the car awkwardly. She had originally planned to go to the Howard family’s home

Patricia

Veronica got out, Quinton

the car, Patricia tried to lighten the mood, asking, “Balfour, what did you say to Ellinor today?”

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