Chapter 567

Elliot felt he finally understood. Andrew had gotten up so early just to have breakfast with Melina, yet she remained completely indifferent. Since Andrew beckoned them to join, Alex and Elliot walked over. At that moment, only Melina and Andrew were seated at the large dining table. Just as Alex was about to sit, Elliot suddenly grabbed him. He snatched two pieces of toast and said, "We won't sit. We're going... for a walk. Yes, we're going out for a walk!" With that, Elliot dragged Alex away. Alex managed only to pick up a cup of soy milk. Once they stepped outside, Elliot shoved a piece of toast into his mouth before Alex could complain. "Can you be any more clueless? If Andrew invites you to sit, you really just plop down? Look, he got up at six in the morning just to have breakfast with Melina. We don't need to be third wheels." Alex took a bite of the toast and suddenly got it. "Oh, I see." So the two of them sat out in the yard, shivering in the chilly morning breeze. I