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.

here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out

pick it up and check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared

her mouth parted in

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

necessary.

Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually

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I'm certain I am

day, I found out about

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

girlfriend

think I just made a

Now, he's dead.

old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from

doing business with Zoren, she quickly 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 one distinct. impression

more I talked to him, the weirder he seemed,' she thought in dismay, finding this trait an odd combination or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not

this guy? He was...

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

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

if she should feel a little disappointed or

he spoke again, this time with

say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is always open for you for discussion." Penny carefully slid her

do that, he

seat.

too until I saw

I'm certain I am

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

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

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