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Isla had already dialed the number after saying that, a triumphant smile on her face as if to reveal the true face of the person in front of everyone.

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Of course, the number she dialed wasn’t the one that

Keira usually used.

What Isla didn’t know was that Keira had several

phone numbers. One was commonly used and also what her acquaintances knew.

There were also several numbers designated for

different identities.

There was one exclusively for Dr. South, one for Nora the researcher, and several more. Sometimes she

couldn’t even remember which was which, so she

turned them all off.

“Contact me via email if there’s anything. Don’t distur

my normal life.”

So, when Isla dialed the number, the response from the other end was, “Sorry, the number you have dialed

is switched off…”

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Keira raised an eyebrow.

Isla, on the other hand, put down her phone but still insisted, “Keira, what are you so proud of? I asked around already, and my aunt doesn’t like to be

disturbed, which is why she turns off her phone. Since she’s going to attend my great-grandmother’s birthday banquet, that means my uncle is planning to make her identity public! By then, I’ll see how you will deal with

it!”

Keira shrugged. “Then you don’t need to worry about

it.”

Seeing her unyielding demeanor, Isla suddenly

laughed, “You don’t really believe, do you, that my uncle holds deep affection for her? Keira, guess who made the call just now that took my uncle away?!”

Keira was slightly startled upon hearing this.

Isla went on. “As far as I know, my aunt hasn’t been in good health and had always resided in a sanatorium abroad. During her days back in the country, she has also been staying in a sanatorium, and my uncle went to see her several times. They have deep feelings for each other. Back in the day, to marry her, my uncle

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For him to come here today is a

Keira’s fingers tightened.

away for an entire night. She also thought about last

Plus just now…

career was, they wouldn’t

Unless…

emergency was one thing or

run into some

slightly with worry for Lewis.

face was misinterpreted by

immediately laughed. “You have nothing to

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you all think I’ve been too aggressive today, but I just don’t want my aunt to lead a life interrupted by a third party like my mother did. Keira’s mother is the biggest rift between my parents, and it took them a

made it impossible for anyone at

herself was a victim, and her targeting Keira seemed

then closed it again, not sure what to say to defend Dr. South. He eventually only managed a faltering, “I believe Dr. South

than words! If anyon here doesn’t believe what Isla says, I can send out the invitations! Then everyone can

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certainty with which Isla and Jake spoke made everyone

carry her marriage certificate around to prove these things, simply lowered her gaze and said lightly, “Then we shall wait

understood this principle: sometimes, some things one said

others.

party ended in discord rather than joy.

one after

looked at Keira with concern. “Keira, are

to Mr.

sighed, “Professor, it’s

“Keira, you’re still young with a promising future. Just don’t be misled b Mr.

twitched, wondering if Lewis knew he was being compared to the likes of a seductress. Would he be infuriated to death?

Professor Miller. Keira

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from a short distance. away, his expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was written all over his face,

“Just call me Keira. We’re

need to be so

me, or if you have any difficulties, you can also confide in me. I’ll help clear things

rubbed her forehead.

their classmates and had shown such excellent quality that Samuel had chosen him

that

He was worried that she would

help her explain…

Jake gave you an invitation just now, right? Then

still looked concerned. “Are

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away, only half-convinced.

through, “Boss, I was going to deal

She’s been fired by

be able to find work

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