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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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to 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 when a phone

Plus just now…

person’s career was, they wouldn’t encounter emergencies so frequently.

Unless…

one thing or

into some

with

concern on her face was misinterpreted by the

have nothing to say now, do you?”

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eth

know, maybe 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

for anyone at the table to blame her

was a victim, and

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

what Isla says, I can

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which Isla and Jake spoke made everyone feel as if they had to believe them.

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

some things one

others.

birthday party ended in discord

classmates left one after

Keira with concern. “Keira, are

married to Mr.

“Professor,

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

was being compared to the likes of

Miller. Keira turned

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expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was written

me Keira. We’re

no need to

need any help, just tell me, or if you have any difficulties, you can also

rubbed her forehead.

the responsible one among their classmates and had shown such excellent quality

also didn’t believe that she

worried that

help

an invitation just now,

looked concerned. “Are

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

walked away,

up, and Samuel’s voice came through, “Boss, I was going to deal with

it. She’s been fired by her

and she won’t be able to find

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