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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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wife was mentioned, someone stepped forward with a smile and asked, “From what Old Mrs. Horton and Mr. Horton are implying, will

unconsciously searched the banquet hall for Keira.

he couldn’t find her, so he could only stop searching and nod at the one who had spoken.

began to tease

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

Mrs. Horton’s beaming smile, she must be

to hear these words and nodded in

proper. I

between

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Mrs. Horton

your

has a stern face, and I used to worry

to those around her, but she now took

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

this, smiled a little. He wanted to see

answered. Tom’s voice came from the other end, “Boss, Miss Davis

frowned. “Who told you to bring

for old Mrs. Horton’s birthday celebration. Her situation is special, and I

her…”

quieter, evidently very guilty. “Do you

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And

(

Mrs. Horton

Olsen public today, or should we postpone…”

a stern

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 a mistress a

Keira doesn’t need you to speak for her!”

his eyes. He

a flash of

in a deep voice, “It’s actually good timing that she has come, just in time to see that I’m indeed married, and dispel those inappropriate thoughts she

“Alright

then asked, “Where is

came in a hospital gown and has just been taken by Isla to change into

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speech, Keira turned the corner at the end of

area on the

the corner,

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

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

Keira was perplexed.

raised an eyebrow. “What

really keep a secret? Lately, the company has been abuzz with talk

corner of her

could you do this? You… Being highly intelligent, shouldn’t

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