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.

marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it

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

Why?'she furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see.

if that laugh at the end of

necessary.

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

<

I'm certain I am not

I found

pressed his

girlfriend was her,

made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

when one is 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

why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader.

or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't

guy? He was... He

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

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

she should feel a little

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

shoulders lowered. "You can check, Mr. Pierson. If I show this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it.

do that, he said as he got up from

seat.

thought so too

I am

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

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

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