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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.”

her fist even

Horton family. If a reporter catches wind of her staying here, people might think we’re harboring her.

else, Lewis

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the Horton family are none of

and bit her lip in

concerned

wave of happiness washed over Isla!

Jake had been ignoring her. But now that he suddenly supported her, she realized he was using her to

one to be blinded by love. She knew what she had to do. Jake

to do

rid of Keira!

in mind, she gave Jake a nod and was abo to speak

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

to win Jake back, so how

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take another

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

heard the

rang again.

and hung up

could say anything, the phone

more.

go of her hand. “Just answer your phone!”

fists, gave Jake an apologetic smile, and answered the

speaking, Connor snapped “What could

tried to calm him down. “There really is something…”

care. I need you to

C

lashing out at me. Aunt Poppy is also

she always

the only time in the past

would truly be fed up with

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

she walked out

and Lewis exchanged a

pulled out his phone and beg tapping the screen. He then handed Keira a

Connor was immediately transmitted

“Connor, stop making a fuss.

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