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.

said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of

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

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

her wonder if that laugh at the

necessary.

silly me. I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple

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certain I am

I found out

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

that girlfriend was her,

think I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to

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

him, the weirder he seemed,' she thought in dismay, finding this trait an odd combination or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny

guy? He was...

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

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

know if she should feel

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

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

glanced at the card on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said

seat.

thought so too until

certain I

rushed to his boss.

snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or

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