Chapter 484 Where's Your Brain?

The door swung open, revealing a girl standing there. Her round face looked dark and brooding, her eyes fixed directly on the man sitting at the head of the table. She didn't say a word, but her intense gaze made Patel's scalp tingle.

He never expected things to go south so quickly. He had just dropped Vanessa off, so how did she end up here again? Instinctively, he stood up, trying to keep his voice steady. "Vanessa, what are you doing here?"

Vanessa's eyes scanned the people at the table and then at Patel. "Didn't you say you were going home to prepare for class?"

"Okay, let's talk outside," Patel said, attempting to lead Vanessa out.

But at that moment, Avalon trembled and said, "Honey, today is our anniversary."

Vanessa's gaze shifted to Avalon. She was in her thirties, with an average appearance, her face covered in a foundation that couldn't hide its dullness. Her eyes were fixed on Patel's back, filled with fear.

Patel turned to Avalon with a gentle expression. "I know. I'