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.

said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him.

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

parted in disbelief.

her, making her wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

don't misunderstand, she

<

I am not

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

Zoren pressed his lips into a

girlfriend was

made a mistake,' he

Now, he's dead.

in for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his

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

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

this guy? He was... He

on him again, only to see him staring at her with

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

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

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

say I forged it. So,

do that, he said as he got

seat.

thought so too until I saw

I'm certain I am

Zoren stepped out of the private dining room, Benjamin quickly rushed to his boss.

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

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