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.

certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and

he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she

Why?'she furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh...

at her, making her wonder if that laugh at the

necessary.

wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged

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I

day, I found out about our

hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told him at the time. Dean said his girlfriend

girlfriend was

think I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

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

of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a

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 Atlas when it came to showing emotions, or worse

this guy? He

staring at her with the same plain look he

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

she should feel a little

we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what my wife

check, Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your 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 calling

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

seat.

too until

I

dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure

snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or what? Then the door

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