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.

swiftly pulling it

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

parted in disbelief.

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

necessary.

Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she

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I am

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

uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips

that girlfriend was her,

just made

Now, he's dead.

getting old, 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

with Zoren, she quickly understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but

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 of this guy. She thought he was worse than

He was... He

him again, only to see him staring at her with the same plain look he

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

know if she should feel a little disappointed or

why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this

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 slid her

that, he said as he got up

seat.

so too until I

I'm certain I am not

Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head

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

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