269 I'm certain I am not married

"We're married."

Silence quickly reigned in the room as Penny's words echoed. They stared at each other blankly before Zoren tilted his head to the side. "No, we're not," he replied flatly.

Penny let out a short laugh, scratching her temple. "Yes, we are."

"No." He shook his head. "I'd know if I were married. as

It was the same thing she had said!

"Mr. Pierson, I know it's hard to believe this, but please, keep an open mind."

Zoren nodded. "I'm listening, and I'm keeping an open mind. It's just that this is not what I expected to hear. I'm not married, Miss Penelope."

"Mr. Pierson, I'm not lying" Penny placed her hand on her chest and forced a smile. "We're married. I have our marriage license."

"Okay."

"Huh?"

Zoren shrugged. "Fine."

"You believe me?"

"No."

"Then what's that 'fine' all about?"

Zoren didn't respond, and even though he couldn't see properly, he slid his eyes to the side. "Nothing."

"That nothing is definitely something! Her heart thudded, nervous about what was going on in. this guy's mind right now.

marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out

didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of confusion

brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right,

up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the end

necessary.

at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually the reason

<

I am not

you in the hospital. That day, I found out

coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line,

that girlfriend

made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

face suddenly looking gloomy. Surely, when one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's face kept

he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one

a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't help but look up and recall the image she had of this guy. She thought he was worse than

this guy? He was...

him again, only to see him staring at her with the same plain

'He's a little... goofy?"

know if she should feel a little disappointed

you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I

Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged

and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he

seat.

so too until I

certain I am not

room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head

this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think

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