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 it right in front of him. "You can

didn't. Instead, Zoren just stared at her before she noticed a shadow of

Why?'she furrowed her brows before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you can't see. Ha

her wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence

necessary.

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

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I'm certain I am not

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

am... oh," Zoren pressed his lips into a thin line, remembering what Dean had told

that girlfriend

just made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

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

boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However,

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

guy? He was... He

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

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

point, Penny didn't know if she

I can assure you we're not," he spoke again, this time with a change of tone. "If we were, then

assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So,

do that, he

seat.

thought so too until I

I

quickly rushed to his boss. The latter checked him from head to toe, making sure he was not

the gap in the door and snorted. "Did he think I would defile

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