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Mrs. Olsen paused slightly, puzzled.”

She didn’t understand why Keira wanted her to look at the marriage certificate.

Still, she followed Keira to the adjoining lounge.

Keira, dressed in a gown, had only a cellphone in her hand-her bag and Old Mrs. Horton’s belongings were in the room next door.

She knew Mrs. Olsen would be there today and didn’t want her to worry.

After going through so much, she knew that no matter what she said, these people wouldn’t believe her, so

she simply brought the marriage certificate to ease the worried Mrs. Olsen’s mind.

As the two of them were about to enter the lounge, commotion suddenly erupted at the entrance.

a

Keira and Mrs. Olsen couldn’t help but turn their heads to look, and there was Lewis, dressed in a tuxedo and striding in like a top celebrity, heading straight for old

Mrs. Horton.

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Those around who were offering birthday wishes

stepped aside, allowing Lewis to stand in front of old

Mrs. Horton.

Old Mrs. Horton’s face was filled with smiles as she extended her hand.

Lewis, however, didn’t step forward but instead bowed deeply and said earnestly, “Grandma, I wish you a happy birthday, good health, and a long and prosperous life!”

He didn’t, like others, prattle on with birthday platitudes. His tersely chosen words expressed the sincerest of blessings.

Old Mrs. Horton’s eyes reddened slightly, and she immediately beckoned to him. “You brat, why so formal? For you to be happy in life and to love your wife deeply, growing old together-that’s my greatest wish.”

Lewis’s face was tense, but Keira could see from his eyes that he was restraining his emotions. He said hoarsely, “Grandma, rest assured, I will.”

“Good! Good!” Old Mrs. Horton’s smile at that moment was the most sincere of the evening.

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smile and asked, “From what Old Mrs. Horton and Mr. Horton are implying, will Mrs. Horton be making

searched the

he couldn’t find her, so he could

immediately began to tease with laughter.

to bring out the wife he has hidden for two years. We are curious to know

old Mrs. Horton’s beaming smile, she must

these words and nodded

capable, gracious, and proper. I

harmonious relationship between Mr. Horton and

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wife must be your

That brat always has a stern face, and I used to worry

been perfunctorily responding to those around her, but she now took

her, starting to praise her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, and

He wanted to see where

at it and answered. Tom’s voice came from the other end, “Boss,

“Who told you

She said she must come for old

her…”

spoke, his voice got quieter, evidently very guilty. “Do you really want to

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Olsen public today, or should

immediately responded in a stern voice. “Why should we

“Isn’t it because we’re worried that Miss Davis can’t handle this shock? Then Miss Olsen will just have to bear the brunt again, at worst getting called a homewrecker or

schemes to yourself. Keira doesn’t need you to

lowered his gaze, hiding the fatigue in his eyes. He pressed his hand to his

a flash

good timing that she has come, just

chuckled. “Alright then, boss!”

asked, “Where

just been taken by Isla

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finished his birthday speech, Keira turned the corner at the end of the hallway with

area

after turning the corner, they saw

air about him and evidently preferred solitude. He immediately approached upon seeing her and said, “Dr. South, I need to talk to you for a

lowered his voice, and asked, “Tell me the truth. Is there something more

Keira was perplexed.

“What do you

think the Horton family could really keep a secret? Lately, the company has been abuzz with talk that you’ve gotten together with my cousin!

of

was almost sighing. “How could you do this? You… Being highly intelligent, shouldn’t you marry

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