Patrick ultimately gave in and followed Cordy to Cranston Hall.
Sean just returned, and was surprised to find Cordy returning as well.
Naturally, he was frowning when he saw Patrick, who was scowling in return.
Patrick was now aware of the relationship between Sean and Cordy, but he absolutely would not bother suffering Sean if he did not want to woo Cordy.
"What's he doing here?" Sean asked grumpily nonetheless.
Cordy told him about Patrick's situation and shrugged. "We can let him stay a few days."
Sean shot Patrick a look and said before turning away, "Why don't you get lost, too?"
Patrick rolled his eyes.
They really were blood related—even their intonation was identical.
Still, he restrained himself and followed Sean to his room. At least the man had manners and was polite enough a host to show Sean around.
Along the way, Patrick asked, "Where are Cordy and Dicky staying?"
"You don't have to know."
"I was just asking."
"The answer is still no."
"Look, man, don't think you're all that impressive just because you're Cordy's cousin. Don't you understand that you're impeding her happiness?" Patrick argued defiantly.
"Hah!" Sean snorted in disdain. "I really don't see how she'd find happiness with you."
Patrick snapped at him viciously right then, "Do you even know me or what I'm like? Are you blind to my family background or personal achievements? Why wouldn't Cordy be happy with me?!"
"Did you forget which way you swing before?!" Sean said bluntly, refusing to waste his breath.
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