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Lewis's face stiffened.

He glanced over at old Mrs. Horton, but she was focused on Nathan and Oliver, not sparing him even a glance.

Lewis clenched his jaw and tightened his fists, then cautiously called out, "Grandma…"

Still, no response from her.

It was Oliver who finally spoke up. "Lewis, Grandma might not remember you right now. It's crowded in here, and the air's a little stale. You should step outside for a bit."

Keira frowned at those words, clearly wanting to say something. But when she glanced at old Mrs. Horton, she held back.

Lewis had already turned and was striding out of the room.

Keira understood. He didn't want to argue with them in front of his grandma, so she immediately followed him.

Before leaving, she turned to look back.

Old Mrs. Horton was happily chatting with Nathan and Oliver, holding Nathan's hand, seemingly unaware that Lewis and Keira had left.

Keira let out a deep breath and walked out the door, only to see Lewis standing on the balcony.

She quickly joined him, watching as he reached into his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it.

Keira was taken aback. Since she'd known him, Lewis rarely smoked.

Had things really gotten so bad?

She walked up beside him.

breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She always said I was her only grandson and didn't acknowledge anyone

paused for

bitter laugh. "I never understood why. I mean, Oliver is her grandson too. Why didn't she acknowledge him? Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I realized—she didn't reject him… she just didn't dare acknowledge him. She was afraid that if she gave him too much love, there wouldn't

Keira clenched her jaw.

erupted from

voice followed. "Grandma, you remember me now? And do you know who this is? This is my wife, Marisa... and this is your great-granddaughter,

Horton responded with an enthusiastic, "Oh, my

in, "I'm here,

sure you remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let anyone else

Anyone else…

own son Lewis was just "anyone

How ridiculous.

pang of

squeezed her hand tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when

his grandma was ever

and softly

say anything for a

by the window, silently watching the view of the Horton estate, seeing

time passed before the noise inside

Lewis right away and, turning to Marisa and Selena, said, "You two stay here and watch

the entire day with old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she felt, she managed a smile and replied,

Oliver give Lewis a mocking look

to herself for over twenty years. It's only fair we get a turn

be jealous of? He's hardly ever around, and now she doesn't even remember him! If he has anyone to blame, it's himself for not being around enough.

jump in, "Dad, maybe it's time we updated the will. Grandma's condition is

him by the collar. "What did you just

stammered, "Let

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