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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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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.”

the sound of these words, Isla clenched her fist even

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

else,

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the Horton family are none of your

felt insulted and bit her lip

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

of happiness

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

blinded by love. She knew what she had to do. Jake wouldn’t let her go because he still found her

what she needed to do was to

rid of Keira!

Jake a nod and was abo to

pulled out her phone and saw

to win Jake back, so how

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another man’s call?

went on. “Mr. Horton, I’m not against Keira. I’m just giving advice from a

the

phone rang

picked up and hung

she could say anything, the phone rang

more.

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

gave Jake an apologetic smile, and answered the phone.

snapped “What could be more important than

him down. “There

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

C

at

Doesn’t she always listen to you? Come here and take her

it was the only time in the past few days he’d seemed content with her. She knew she

truly be

take this call and try

out the

Keira and Lewis exchanged a glan

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

between Isla and Connor was immediately

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

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