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

him to pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of confusion spreading across

her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see. Ha ha ha

looked up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence

necessary.

Please don't misunderstand, she

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I'm certain I am not

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

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

that girlfriend

made a mistake,' he told

Now, he's dead.

an earful

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. impression she had

in dismay, finding this trait an odd combination or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't

this guy? He was...

staring at her with the same plain look he had on

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

if she should feel a little disappointed

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

simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is

at the card on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain I

seat.

so too until I

certain I am

out of the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to

gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think

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