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 and placing it right in

check, but he didn't. Instead, Zoren

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

at her, making her wonder if that

necessary.

silly me. I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway,

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I am not

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

wasn't a coincidence that I was there. Dean was hospitalized, and as his uncle, I am... oh," Zoren pressed his

girlfriend

think I just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

one is getting old, they tend to be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that

family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct. impression she

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

this guy? He was...

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

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

this point, Penny didn't know if she should

spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what my wife

I know he'll simply say I

the card on the table and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his But I'm certain I

seat.

thought so too until I saw

I am

to his boss. The latter checked him from

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

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