Chapter 26

Patrick couldn't help but sigh inwardly at the way Cameron and Teresa interacted. It had been five years, yet there was still no sign of improvement in their relationship. If anything, it seemed to be growing more strained. No matter how many times Patrick tried to bring Cameron and Teresa together, they remained just the same. And at this point, there was nothing more he could do. After dinner, when Teresa offered to wash the dishes herself, Patrick refused. He insisted the household staff would take care of it. When they all sat together in the living room, the atmosphere was thick with awkward tension and silence. Rosalie played with her cards and occasionally exchanged a few words with Patrick and Cameron. All the while, she ignored Teresa completely. Teresa, in turn, only spoke to Patrick and paid no attention to the two beside her. Cameron spoke little and, from time to time, would tap out messages on his phone. Teresa knew he was chatting with Cecilia, perhaps out of gui