18 Marriage Certificate

Having heard their argument, the old lady poked her head out from the window. “Brat, are you upsetting my granddaughter-in-law?”

Lewis’s face tightened. “No.”

The old lady cast a doubtful glance at Keira: “Granddaughter-in-law, is that true?”

Keira gave Lewis a seemingly amused glare. She surprisingly noticed a trace of anxiousness on his otherwise expressionless face.

She chuckled. “No, he’s not upsetting me.”

The man seemed to heave a sigh of relief although barely noticeable.

Old Mrs. Horton chuckled, “Good. Dinner is ready.

Come on in.”

Their dinner was fairly simple.

Four dishes and one soup, just enough for three

people.

But the old lady barely had any appetite. She put down her fork after a few bites.

She tiredly said, “Granddaughter-in-law, I’m tired. Let’s go home.”

Keira tried to persuade her. “Please don’t stress yourself. Rest here at home tonight.”

The small courtyard was like a mini nursing home, equipped with all kinds of medical equipment.

However, the old lady nervously clung onto Keira’s hand. “Can you stay with me then?”

Keira pursed her lips.

She glanced at Lewis.

In fact, she was also worried about the old lady, but considering how much Lewis loathed her and suspected her of using the old lady to get closer to him, he certainly wouldn’t agree.

The man fell silent, then said, “Alright.”

He then gave her a meaningful glance.

His intention was clear. He was doing all this for his

grandmother, and she shouldn’t misconstrue anything.

Keira gave a slight twitch at the corner of her mouth.

Old Mrs. Horton was satisfied, “All right, wherever my granddaughter-in-law is, there I am.”

After dinner, Keira helped old Mrs. Horton back to her

room to rest.

have been really tired today after making a scene when she fell ill. She fell asleep

an

let go of her hand, the old lady began groping

helpless and could only sit by the

Outside the window.

expression on his face.

recognized this girl, I can more or less guess why she is

will leave…”

“Why?”

Lewis a glance, “It seems like old Mrs. Horton feels like she won’t be able to

and ‘granddaughter-in-law’ is the only person she can leave behind to keep you company…”

eyes reflected suppressed emotions for a while before settling back

seeming as if he was go to blend

time had elapsed before the man suddenly turned around

***

meal was very difficult

family had

because of her.

illegitimate daughter? How come she can get into the good graces of old Mrs.

not as

contempt. “I don’t

shares back! Otherwise, don’t even think about stepping into the Horton family!”

with her inner grievances

for leave after going through the hard ordeal of finishing her meal.

could leave,

was tall and his presence filled the

sharp as a torch,

even more.

to eat anything tonight, and

she saw his face. It was Jake’s father, Oliver Horton,

his namesake older brother and instead turned to Isla. “Since the marriage isn’t off, she’s considered part of the Horton family

was left puzzled.

she has to follow the rules of the Horton family. She has shown

night.”

walked up toward Isla. “Miss

Isla was dumbstruck.

night

very young age, how could she bear

sought help from

didn’t dare to rebel

breath and had no choice

to step out, she heard Jake ask, “Uncle Lewis, where’s

she heard the man’s warning reply, “She’s my guest and is staying at the Horton’s tonight.”

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