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.

emerged from the kitchen, dirt–streaked

his temple starting to throb as he asked,

to Theo and greet her, “Ellinor,

Ellinor nodded in response.

even do some simple housework? And you can’t study either! What can you even

head, “Theo, I didn’t mean to. I’ve never done housework

one hour to

“Alright…”

tugged at his hand. “You go up and take a

as he lightly stroked Ellinor’s cheek, “Be careful not to slip, and watch out for

Ellinor nodded, “Alright.”

over the mess on the floor and headed

at the top of the stairs, Veronica turned her head and glared at Ellinor

wicked woman! This is all your fault! I got scolded by Theo again

her, simply

I haven’t eaten! You

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