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

but he didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she

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

her wonder if that laugh at the end

necessary.

I wasn't laughing at you, Mr. Pierson. Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained,

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certain I am not

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

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

that girlfriend was her,

just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

for an earful from Benjamin for

boss but also seemed to be a

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

this guy? He was... He

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

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

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

I do not understand why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then I would've known what my wife looks

this certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So,

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

seat.

thought so too until I

I'm certain I am not

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

door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile his

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