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Keira said, “Okay.”

“Fantastic, my dear granddaughter-in-law, let’s go

home!”

The car quickly entered House One Manor, winding along the driveway for ten minutes before entering the Horton residence

Despite not being her first visit, Keira still marveled at

the size of the manor.

No wonder Isla was so keen to marry Jake and become

the hostess here.

She was lost in her thoughts when their car pulled

over.

Keira and Lewis helped old Mrs. Horton out of the and into the living room.

As they entered, they saw Isla trying to appease Jake. “Jake, don’t be mad at me. I’ve already apologized to the Allen family. They won’t blame me anymore.”

Jake’s expression was foul. He initially tried to ignore her, but upon hearing the approaching footsteps and

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Keira entering alongside Lewis, he stood up in surprise. “Keira, what are you doing in my house?!”

Before he could continue, old Mrs. Horton snapped. “I invited my granddaughter-in-law here! Got a problem with that?”

Jake was taken aback, “Granddaughter-in-law?”

Isla quickly said, “Jake, it seems like Great-grandma has mistaken Keira for Mr. Horton’s wife…”

Jake immediately glanced at Keira and Lewis, his brows furrowed.

Lewis suddenly emphasized each word. “Miss Olsen is our guest. She’ll be staying with the Hortons for a

while.”

words, Isla clenched her fist even tighter, her eyes

this a good idea? Keira being labeled as a killer might bring trouble to the Horton family. If a reporter catches wind of her staying here, people might

else, Lewis cut in

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Horton family

bit her lip in

Isla is just concerned

happiness washed over

for her mistakes recently, Jake had been ignoring her. But now that he suddenly supported her, she realized he

had to do. Jake wouldn’t let her go because he still

needed to do was to stay

rid of Keira!

a nod and was abo to speak when her phone suddenly

pulled out her phone and saw “Connor” flashing on the screen.

moment to win Jake back, so

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another man’s call?

I’m just giving advice from a PR perspective. The Horton family should clear its

heard the ringtone.

phone rang again.

and hung

say anything,

more.

darkened, and he let go of her hand. “Just answer your phone!”

Jake an apologetic smile, and answered the phone. “Hey, busy. Can we talk later…”

snapped “What could be more important

to calm him down.

don’t care. I need you to come over right now! The

C

at

an ungrateful wretch! Doesn’t she always listen to you? Come here and

the only time

be

Jake, “I’m going to take this call and try to finish

she walked out

and Lewis

the screen.

Connor was immediately transmitted into the earpiece.

making a fuss. I

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