Chapter 271

Once Corey took his seat, he became quiet and silently indulged in the food. The people around him were baffled by his actions.

After the dinner, Ian was the first to leave, followed by Ethan and Zachary. Bailey didn't want to go at first because she wanted to stay for the gossip, but Lucas pulled her to leave without hesitation.

Patrick, too, was ready to leave. He gazed at Lucille gently and said, "Blake and I will head back to our hotel, Lucy."

She smiled. "Okay. Rest well tonight. I'll see you tomorrow."

Patrick grunted. "See you." Then, he silently glanced at Spencer before leaving.

At that moment, only Robert, Shirley, Spencer, Lucille, and the motionless Corey remained in the room. "Lucy, Spencer, we'll get going as well." Robert rose to his feet, and Shirley naturally followed suit.

To her surprise, Corey didn't stop her this time. Despite her shock, she breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sure, Robert. Let me see you out." Lucille stood up, and Spencer followed her lead.

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