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

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

mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see. Ha

wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence

necessary.

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

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I

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

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

girlfriend

just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's face kept

He was not only a boss

odd combination or a misplaced one for someone in his position. This is not

this guy? He

set her eyes back on him again, only to see him staring at her with the same

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

didn't know if she should feel a little disappointed

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

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

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

seat.

so too until I saw

certain I am not

stepped out of the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was

door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile

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