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.

then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing

he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at

furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief.

if that laugh at the end of her sentence was

necessary.

Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained,

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certain I am not

you in the hospital. That day, I found out about our

a coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time. Dean said his

girlfriend

made

Now, he's dead.

Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's

was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader.

someone in his position. This is

guy? He was...

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

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

this point, Penny didn't know if she should

he spoke again, this time

Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is always open for you for discussion." Penny carefully

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

seat.

so too until

I am

to his boss. The latter checked

the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what? Then the door

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