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.

you don't believe me, then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing

but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared

parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you

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

necessary.

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

<

I am

That day, I found out about our marriage, and coincidentally, you

coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips

girlfriend

think I just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all

He was not only a boss

he seemed,' she thought in dismay, finding this trait an odd combination or a misplaced one for someone 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

this guy? He was...

staring at her with the same plain look he had on their

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

point, Penny didn't know if she should feel a little disappointed

you we're not," he spoke again,

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

glanced at the card on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said

seat.

so too until

certain I am

his boss.

door and snorted. "Did he think I would

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