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.

don't believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him. "You

it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her

parted in disbelief. "Oh... right,

wonder if that

necessary.

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

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certain I am

That day, I found out about our

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

girlfriend

made

Now, he's dead.

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

not only a boss but also seemed to be a good

for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't help but look up and recall the image she

guy? He

see him staring at her

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

this point, Penny didn't know if she should feel a

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

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 got up from his But I'm

seat.

thought so too until I

I'm certain I

boss. The

saw this through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his

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