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.

here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it

he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at

her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't

making her wonder if that laugh at the end of her

necessary.

at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then

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I'm certain I am not

hospital. That day, I found out about our marriage, and

Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time. Dean said his

girlfriend was

just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

sighed, his face suddenly looking gloomy. Surely, when one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from

with Zoren, she quickly understood why 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 distinct.

odd combination or 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

this guy? He

set her eyes back on him again, only to see him staring at her

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

didn't know if she should feel

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

I know he'll simply say I forged it.

it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from

seat.

so too

certain I am

dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure

snorted. "Did he

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