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. "You

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

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

wonder if that laugh at the end of her sentence was

necessary.

misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's actually the

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certain I

day, I found out about

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

that girlfriend was

I just made a mistake,'

Now, he's dead.

be forgetful. Now, Zoren was in for an earful from Benjamin

the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader.

but the more I talked to him, the weirder he 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

He was... He

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

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

Penny didn't know if she should

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

certificate to your assistant, I know he'll simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is always

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

seat.

so too until I

I'm certain I am

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

snorted. "Did he think I would defile his

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