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The marriage certificate even had footprints on it,

dirty and grimy.

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Mrs. Olsen took out a handkerchief to wipe it, her eyes

downcast. “No matter what, Isla shouldn’t have damaged Keira’s marriage certificate.””

Taylor scoffed. “She shouldn’t have resorted to physical

violence either! With that barbaric and uncouth

temperament of Keira, why are you still worried about

her?”

Mrs. Olsen ignored this remark. After cleaning the marriage certificate, she prepared to open it and take a look.

However, the marriage certificate was snatched away by Taylor. “What good will it do? Didn’t her husband already visit our house last time? That laborer let his wife be someone else’s mistress and homewrecker. He’s such a useless man! Stop looking at it to avoid getting angry all over again!”

Mrs. Olsen’s jaw tensed, and she finally said, “Before we leave, let’s return the marriage certificate to

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Keira…”

“… Alright, alright. Shirley, you’re just too kind-hearted!”

As they conversed, they walked toward the hall.

Keira didn’t return to the front hall, Instead, she went to the back garden.

This year’s winter seemed particularly cold. The chilly wind pierced through her thin dress, quickly making her feel as if even her bones were chilled. Yet, these sensations couldn’t compare to the coldness in her chest.

She didn’t blame Mrs. Olsen for the misunderstanding, nor did she feel qualified to blame her.

Mrs. Olsen was the sole source of warmth in her childhood life.

It was Mrs. Olsen who taught her self-respect, self-love, and to live life not by others’ definitions;

It was Mrs. Olsen who helped her with the enrollment paperwork when Keira started elementary school, giving her the chance to receive nine years of

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compulsory education.

as a child was a gift from Mrs. Olsen, even though it was later secretly torn up

she received was also from Mrs.

but for pleasing herself, even though

break free from Poppy’s control in middle school, and Mrs. Olsen provided her with identification for the college entrance exams, without which

in infancy, perished from the beatings of her childhood, or lost her life in the mountainous areas where she was nearly sold off. Even if she

held an uncontrollable admiration for Mrs. Olsen.

when Mrs.

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man-made lake, silently gazing at the

surface. Oceanion was foggy today.

to obscure her future.

a warm coat was suddenly draped over her shoulders.

see Lewis had approached at some point. The night had softened

and gentle. “Why are you out here alone? Aren’t you cold?”

Keira’s nose tingled.

him at that moment filled her heart with an indescribable sourness, moistening the

eyes.

rapidly, trying hard

tears…

then he suddenly embraced her.

his body seeped through their thin clothes

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time she was sad and hurting, this man would always appear just in time.

she pushed him away. “Shouldn’t we

a smile. “Grandma is sending people everywhere looking for you. She

hand and suddenly looked down at her. “Miss Olsen, you understand

making Keira’s heart race. She knew what

status of the CEO of Horton Group publicly listed company, needs to be stable, or it will affect the whole company. So… once

coincidentally, her company

if the man

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voice suddenly deep and magnetic.

speak, stating each word clearly. “Miss Olsen, you have seen the state of the Horton family. The future is full of uncertainties, and it’s possible that I may be ousted by the first branch of the family or

Keira was stunned.

were realistic, laced with hints of

cautiousness as if he wasn’t sure she

future, getting kicked out with nothing to your name, you can

her words, Lewis was momentarily taken aback, then

said were a reminder of the unknown road ahead for

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