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.

then here's the marriage certificate," she said, swiftly pulling it out and placing it right in front of him. "You can

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

before her mouth parted in disbelief. "Oh... right, you

looked up at her, making her wonder if that laugh at

necessary.

Please don't misunderstand, she quickly explained, then massaged her temple in distress. "Anyway, that's

<

I'm certain I am

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

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

girlfriend

I just made a mistake,' he told

Now, he's dead.

for an earful from Benjamin for disclosing all the information. that would allow Dean to take his role. Meanwhile, Penny's face kept twisting as

with Zoren, she quickly understood why he was the head of the family. He was not only a boss but also seemed to be a good leader. However, there was only one distinct.

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 than Atlas when it came to

guy? He

to see him staring

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

point, Penny didn't know if she should

why you claim that we're married, but I can assure you we're not," he spoke

simply say I forged it. So, check with the Civil Bureau. My line is always open

and picked it up. "I'll do that, he said as he got up from his

seat.

so too

I

to his boss.

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

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255