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 out and placing it right in front of him. "You

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

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

wonder if that

necessary.

laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she

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certain I am not

day, I found out

and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line,

that girlfriend was her,

I just made a mistake,' he told

Now, he's dead.

Surely, when one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from

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

in his position. This is not what

guy? He was...

to see him staring at her with the same plain look he had

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

point, Penny didn't know if she should

I do not understand why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were,

as her shoulders lowered. "You can 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

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

seat.

too until

I am

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

through the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his boss or

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