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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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forward with a smile and asked, “From what Old Mrs. Horton and Mr. Horton are implying,

hearing this, Lewis unconsciously searched the banquet hall

and he couldn’t find

immediately began to tease with laughter.

he has hidden for two years. We are curious to know

Horton’s beaming

to hear these words and nodded in agreement, “Yes,

gracious, and proper.

between Mr. Horton and

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be your greatest hope, Mrs. Horton!”

has a stern face, and I used to worry

Mrs. Horton had been perfunctorily responding to those around her, but she now took interest.

gathered around her, starting to praise her grandson and granddaughter-in-law, and old Mrs. Horton’s face visibly filled with

seeing this, smiled a little. He wanted to see

and answered. Tom’s voice came from the other

“Who told you

She said she must come for old Mrs. Horton’s birthday celebration.

her…”

spoke, his voice got quieter, evidently very guilty.

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And

(

Horton Is

or should

responded in a stern voice.

will just have to bear the brunt again, at worst getting called a homewrecker or a mistress a few more times…”

doesn’t

lowered his gaze, hiding the fatigue in his eyes.

a flash of

and spoke in a deep voice, “It’s actually good timing that she has come, just in time to see

chuckled. “Alright then,

asked, “Where is she?”

hospital gown and has just been taken

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his birthday speech, Keira turned the corner at

headed toward the rest area

after turning the corner, they saw

had a bit of a sophomore air about him and evidently preferred solitude. He immediately approached upon seeing her and

asked, “Tell me the truth. Is there something more between you and

Keira was perplexed.

raised an eyebrow. “What

said, “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

the corner of her mouth.

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

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