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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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is a joke! A

Keira’s fingers tightened.

for an entire night. She also thought about last

Plus just now…

busy a person’s career was, they wouldn’t encounter

Unless…

thing or one

he run into

knitted slightly with worry for Lewis.

the concern on her face was misinterpreted by

nothing to say now, do you?”

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eth

is the biggest rift between my parents, and it took them a lifetime to mend.

words made it impossible for anyone at the table to blame her anymore.

victim, and her targeting Keira seemed somewhat

to defend Dr. South. He eventually only

doesn’t believe what Isla says, I can send out the invitations! Then everyone can see for themselves who my

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

to carry her marriage certificate around to prove these things, simply lowered her

principle: sometimes, some things one

others.

party ended in discord rather than joy.

after

with concern. “Keira, are

married to Mr.

“Professor,

with a promising future. Just don’t be misled b Mr. Horton’s appearance and go astray.”

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

Miller. Keira turned around

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

me

need to

throat. “Well, Keira, if you need any help, just tell me, or if you have any difficulties, you can

rubbed her forehead.

Charles meant. He had always been the responsible one among their classmates and had shown such excellent quality that Samuel

also didn’t believe that she and

that

help her explain…

you an invitation just now, right? Then let’s meet

concerned. “Are you sure?”

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

walked away, only half-convinced.

rang. She picked it up, and Samuel’s voice came through, “Boss, I was going

me to it. She’s been fired by her

won’t be able to find work in Oceanion

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