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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 joke! A call from my aunt

Keira’s fingers tightened.

night. She also thought about last night when

Plus just now…

person’s career was, they

Unless…

emergency was one thing or

into some trouble?

knitted slightly with

the concern on her face

“You have nothing to say now, do

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her eyes turning slightly red. “I 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 it took

emotionally charged words made it impossible for anyone

a victim, and her targeting Keira seemed somewhat justifiable.

sure what to say to defend Dr. South. He eventually only managed a

can send out the invitations! Then

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which Isla and Jake spoke made everyone feel as if they

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

already understood this principle: sometimes, some things one said weren’t necessarily believed by

others.

party ended in discord rather

one after

Keira with concern.

to Mr.

“Professor, it’s true.”

young with a promising future. Just don’t be misled

he was being compared to the likes

Miller.

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away, his expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was

me Keira. We’re

to be so formal.”

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

her forehead.

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

didn’t believe that

worried that she

wanted to help

an invitation just now, right?

still looked concerned.

“Yes.”

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“…Alright.”

away,

came through, “Boss, I

She’s

she won’t be able to find work

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