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.

after, Veronica Blanchet emerged from the kitchen, dirt–streaked and flustered,

squinted at her pathetic state, his temple starting to throb

Ellinor next to Theo and greet her, “Ellinor, you’re back

Ellinor nodded in response.

do some simple housework? And you

I didn’t mean to.

cut her off, “You have one hour to clean this mess

“Alright…”

hand. “You go up and take a

a cold glance before turning to Ellinor, his demeanor softening instantly as he lightly stroked Ellinor’s cheek, “Be careful not to slip, and watch out for the broken

Ellinor nodded, “Alright.”

the mess on the

disappeared at the top of the stairs, Veronica turned

is all your fault! I got scolded by

ignored her, simply asking, “Have you

was taken aback, and she glared back, “What are you even saying? You know I haven’t eaten! You gave all the

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