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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.

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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.

Lewis unconsciously searched the banquet

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

around immediately began to tease with

has hidden for two years. We are curious to

look of old Mrs. Horton’s beaming smile, she must

Horton loved to hear these words and nodded in agreement, “Yes, yes, my

capable, gracious, and proper.

relationship between

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wife must be your greatest hope, Mrs. Horton!”

used to worry about

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

grandson and granddaughter-in-law, and old Mrs. Horton’s face visibly filled with more

seeing this, smiled a little. He wanted to see

it 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 situation is special, and I couldn’t

her…”

evidently very guilty. “Do you really want to make your

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Horton Is Here

public today, or

responded in a stern voice. “Why should we postpone?”

this shock? Then Miss Olsen will just have to bear the brunt again, at worst getting called a homewrecker or a mistress a few more times…”

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

the fatigue in his eyes.

a flash of

crossing his eyes, and spoke 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

“Alright then, boss!”

“Where is

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

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turned the corner at the end of the

rest area on the first floor.

corner, they

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

glanced around, lowered his voice, and asked, “Tell me the truth.

Keira was perplexed.

eyebrow. “What do

secret? Lately, the company has been abuzz with talk that you’ve gotten together

of her mouth.

“How could you do this? You… Being highly intelligent, shouldn’t you marry someone

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