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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

anything else,

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voice, “The matters of the Horton family are none

bit

is just concerned for the Horton family. After all, she’s my fiancée.”

happiness washed over Isla!

efforts to make up for her mistakes recently, Jake had been ignoring her. But now that he suddenly supported her, she realized he was using her

to be blinded by love. She knew what she had to do. Jake wouldn’t let her go

to do was to stay here an

rid of Keira!

and was abo

out her phone and saw “Connor” flashing on the

to win Jake back, so

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she take another man’s

not against Keira. I’m just giving advice from a PR perspective. The Horton family should clear its name from any negativity. I…”

the ringtone.

rang again.

quickly picked up and hung up again.

could say anything, the

more.

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

immediately clenched her fists, gave Jake an apologetic smile, and answered the phone. “Hey, busy. Can we talk

snapped “What could be more important

tried to calm him down. “There really is

I need you to come over right now!

C

lashing out at me. Aunt Poppy is also here at my school,

door and calling me an ungrateful wretch! Doesn’t she always listen to you? Come here and take her away!”

and looked back at Jake. He was expecting her to do something, and it was the only time in the past few days

Jake would truly be fed up

take this call and try to finish it as

she walked out the door.

Keira and Lewis exchanged a

phone and beg tapping the screen. He then handed Keira

conversation between Isla and Connor was immediately transmitted

hear Isla’s every word. “Connor, stop making a fuss. I have something very important going

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