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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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come here today is a joke! A call from

Keira’s fingers tightened.

remembered the day she was released from prison and hospitalized. Lewis was called away for an entire night. She also thought about last night

Plus just now…

matter how busy a person’s career was, they wouldn’t

Unless…

thing or one

he run into

brows knitted slightly with worry for

on her face was misinterpreted

“You have nothing to say now,

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eth

a third party like my mother did. Keira’s mother is the biggest rift between my parents, and it took them a lifetime to mend. Keira, I hope you won’t make any more mistakes. Have a good life with your husband, and don’t let your

charged words made it impossible for anyone at the table

a victim, and her targeting Keira seemed somewhat justifiable.

to defend Dr. South. He eventually only managed a faltering, “I believe Dr. South isn’t that kind of

here doesn’t believe what Isla says, I can send out the invitations! Then

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and Jake spoke made everyone feel as if they

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

principle: sometimes, some things one said weren’t necessarily

others.

ended in discord rather than joy.

left one after another, while

Keira with concern.

to

sighed, “Professor,

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

if Lewis knew he was being compared to the likes of a seductress.

Miller.

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

me

no need to be so formal.”

have any difficulties, you can also confide in me.

rubbed her

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

that

worried that she would be slandered

wanted to help

that Jake gave you an invitation just now, right? Then let’s

looked concerned. “Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away, only half-convinced.

through, “Boss, I was going to deal with your classmate Erin, but

me to it. She’s been fired

she won’t be able to find work

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