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 can check.

but he didn't. Instead, Zoren

before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh...

if that laugh at the end of her sentence was

necessary.

me. I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. 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

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

his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what

that girlfriend was her,

think I just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his

a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one

position. This is not what I expected." Penny couldn't help but look up and recall

He was...

again, only to see him staring at

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

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

understand why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this

say I

up. "I'll do that, he said as he

seat.

thought so too until I

certain I am not

his boss. The

door and snorted. "Did he

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