102 The Stolen Life (2)

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

117

seein

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.”

Isla clenched her fist even tighter, her eyes glowing

a killer might bring trouble to the Horton family. If a reporter catches wind of her staying here, people might

say anything else, Lewis cut

12:42

217

“The matters of the Horton family

insulted and bit her

grabbed her hand. “Uncle Lewis, Isla is just concerned for the Horton

of happiness washed

recently, Jake had been ignoring her. But now that he suddenly supported

never one to be blinded by love. She knew what she had to do.

to do was to stay here

rid of Keira!

a nod and was

and saw “Connor” flashing

critical moment to win Jake

37

another man’s call?

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

heard the

phone rang again.

and

say anything,

more.

go of her hand. “Just answer your

an apologetic smile, and answered the phone. “Hey, busy. Can

finish speaking, Connor snapped “What could be more important than

down. “There really is

you to come over right now! The

C

lashing out at me. Aunt

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

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

be fed up with

to Jake, “I’m going to take this call

out the

and Lewis exchanged a

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

was immediately transmitted

a fuss. I have

5/7

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255