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.

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

but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of confusion spreading across his

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

up at her, making her wonder if that

necessary.

she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in

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certain I am not

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

there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told

girlfriend

I just made a

Now, he's dead.

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 kept twisting as she

He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a

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

guy? He was...

him again, only to see him staring at her with the same plain look he had on their marriage

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

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

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

show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So,

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

seat.

too until I

I'm certain I am not

boss. The latter

through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would

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