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Mrs. Olsen’s gaze was sharp.

She seemed delicate and weak on the outside but was resilient and tough on the inside.

Taylor knew her too well. He immediately said, “I have never considered her as my own daughter. Shirley, I’ve told you before. In my heart, only your daughter is my daughter.”

Mrs. Olsen’s jaw tightened. “Is that so?” she asked.

Taylor sighed. “I was against letting them live with us from the start. You know that, don’t you?”

Only then did Mrs. Olsen nod.

Isla wasn’t there to listen to the couple’s declaration of their true feelings. She cut to the chase. “Mom, Keira has always listened to you. Please go talk to her. She’s now living at the Horton’s, where the nannies look

down on her…”

Mrs. Olsen lowered her gaze

She had always been an open-minded parent.

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Whether it was to Isla or Keira.

That was why she had never intended to intervene in Isla and Keira’s marriages.

Isla had forced her hand. She had to use extreme

measures to help Isla join the Hortons, which had deeply disappointed her.

As for Keira…

When she found out Keira was Dr. South, Mrs. Olsen felt joyous. A sense of achievement swelled in her as though her own daughter had come of age.

Now, one daughter had let her down, and

unexpectedly, the other had also done something

foolish.

Keira had always been a good kid; she couldn’t have been so reckless. Was there perhaps a misunderstanding?

Indeed, Mrs. Olsen was becoming somewhat anxious. She thought for a moment, took out her phone, opened WhatsApp, and sent a message to Keira. “Keira, you’ve been married for so long, and I still haven’t seen your husband. Bring him over for dinner when you

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After sending the message, she lowered her head.

She wanted to see what kind of man Keira’s husband

was.

If he was unreliable, then she would find a way to make them divorce and allow Keira to pursue a new

life.

If he was dependable, then she would persuade Keira to live together with him, as living apart from one’s spouse is never good.

When Keira received the message, she had just

finished lunch with old Mrs. Horton.

After the commotion that morning, her spirits had been somewhat low. After lunch, old Mrs. Horton insisted on not taking a nap but stubbornly turned to

Lewis.

“Brat, why didn’t you explain to everyone today that my granddaughter-in-law is indeed your wife?”

Keira looked up slightly upon hearing that, about to say something, when old Mrs. Horton anxiously asked, “Are you considering divorcing my

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granddaughter-in-law later?”

Lewis paused for a moment. “Of course not, Grandma, don’t worry.”

Old Mrs. Horton then looked at Keira,

“Granddaughter-in-law, what about you?”

Keira hesitated. Realizing that Lewis’s gaze had also fallen on her, she finally spoke, “I won’t either.”

“That’s more like it!”

Old Mrs. Horton grabbed Lewis’s hand with one hand and Keira’s with the other, holding their hands together before speaking earnestly. “In this world, it’s difficult to find someone you like, and it’s equally hard to find someone who likes you. Finding mutual affection is even harder. Therefore, you must take responsibility for your future and not let go of each other easily.”

Upon hearing these words, Keira instinctively looked

at Lewis.

Just as he looked up at her.

For a moment, their eyes met.

Keira sensitively caught a flash of uncertainty darting

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through his eyes.

He still hadn’t decided if he really wanted to be with

her.

This realization made Keira calm down, and she instinctively tried to withdraw her hand, but it was held tightly by his large, warm hand.

Keira looked up at him, only to see him clench his jaw.

She raised an eyebrow, signaling the man to offer an explanation.

Lewis’s gaze flickered slightly before he looked away.

Old Mrs. Horton’s words interrupted the silent questioning between them. “Brat, I’m asking you, do you like my granddaughter-in-law or not?”

Keira turned to look at him.

Lewis hadn’t expected the old lady to suddenly blu out such a question and hesitated, unsure how to respond.

A wave of disappointment suddenly swelled in Keira’s

chest.

Was it all just her wishful thinking?

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She clearly felt that Lewis was fond of her…

She lowered her gaze, about to say something when Lewis’s deep voice rang out. “Yes.”

Keira was slightly stunned.

Her heartbeat raced.

Old Mrs. Horton then turned to her,

“Granddaughter-in-law, do you like…”

Before she could finish her sentence, Keira had already changed the subject. “Grandma, it’s time for your nap.”

Old Mrs. Horton paused mid-speech, then laughed. “Okay, okay, I’ll take my nap. My granddaughter-in-law is shy; I won’t ask you anymore.”

After that, she smiled and walked toward the bedroom, leaning on Fiona’s hand.

Once inside the door, the little old lady’s confused state vanished, and her eyes became sharp. She pee through the peephole in the door. “Fiona, they’ve bot confessed their love to each other; they should be together soon, right?”

Fiona didn’t know what to say.

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The two outside the door still felt somewhat awkward.

Dressed in a suit, Lewis stood tall and commanding, drawing attention wherever he was. His superior appearance, together with his appropriate

conversation, made it difficult for Keira not to like him.

She dared not look into Lewis Horton’s eyes and coughed lightly before asking, “Did you say that just to please Grandma?”

Lewis clenched his jaw slightly, “No.”

Keira nodded, her gaze a little unfocused.

At that moment, her phone rang.

Keira picked it up to see a message from Mrs. Olsen. After reading the content, she raised her eyebrows slightly.

Lewis Horton inquired, “What is it?”

Keira Olsen handed him the message to read. “Isla must have gone home to tattle. Mrs. Olsen is worried I

really became your lover, so she plans to ask me to

come home for a chat!”

Lewis laughed. “So will you go back?”

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As Keira was replying to the message, she said, “I’ll go back and have a look. Mrs. Olsen fainted yesterday, so I’m a little concerned.”

“Alright,” Lewis smiled. “Then I’ll go with you.”

Keira Olsen suddenly looked up, incredulously, “What?”

“I said I would go with you,” Lewis replied with a smile in his eyes. “Didn’t she tell you to introduce your husband to her? What’s the matter, you don’t want to bring one?”

Keira was surprised.

Well, that wasn’t the case!

She took a step back in silence, swallowed hard, and then cleared her throat. “Alright then, I’ll reply to her

message.”

Lewis continued. “Alright, I’ll have someone prepare some gifts. You regard Mrs. Olsen as your mother, so when I visit my mother-in-law, I can’t come empty-handed.”

Mother-in-law…

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head and replied to Mrs. Olsen’s message. “Okay, I’ll

come tonight.”

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Olsen Family.

After receiving Keira’s message, Mrs. Olsen breathed a sigh of relief.

She had been afraid that Keira wouldn’t bring her husband back at all, which would mean she had made

be with Mr.

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up

Taylor. “Keira is bringing her husband home tonight; let’s get

said.

bit impatient. “If she’s coming, she’s coming. What’s

he gave a nod to Aunt

then headed

to the conversation between the two, narrowing

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make

I’ll get Jake to come home

our house. We are sisters, so their

brothers-in-law.”

her phone and sent Jake a WhatsApp message. “Jake, come over for dinner

but frown and interjected, “Remind Jake

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

clenched her fists

sa such a thing because Keira’s husband came from a poor background,

him?!

anger, thinking that Mrs. Olsen’s favoritism had had

displeased expression, Mrs.

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think too much. Tonight is to welcome Keira and her husband. His humble origins

simply didn’t

smile, Isla replied,

that out loud, over WhatsApp, Jake had already replied, “Don’t want to

she typed. “Tonight Keira’s husband will visit, so I thought to ask you to

was quick.

her fist. “He should arrive around

“Okay, is there

be arrogant, he was dependable action. The Horton family’s good upbringing didn’t allow for impolite

first time coming to my home, so you shouldn’t skimp on the necessary

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to keep

husband from feeling inferior.”

knew Jake

husband, and

rebelliously.

enough, the next moment, Jake’s message came through. “It’s my first visit, so it wouldn’t be good to appear too shabby.

corner of Isla’s lips curled

“Mom, I’ve already reminded Jake. I told him not to bring too much stuff;

Olsen’s face finally relaxed a

half-past five in

a car engine came

was unmistakably Jake’s

hint of a smile flashed

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Olsen to welcome their guest, only to see a blue Porsche parked in

a high-end tailored suit,

a beaming smile

hundred thousand. Then they saw Jake walk to the front

housekeeper immediately went up to help, carrying three to four gift boxes at a time, yet there were still more to be

placed the items in the living room before

over a dozen gift boxes, every ite looking extremely valuable, including high-grade caviar, top-quality wines,

single item was worth several

these gifts

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the millions.

eyes were filled with

were the wealthiest family in Oceanion, their generosity

overwhelming.

her head to look at Mrs.

bit off as if she wanted

spoke before her. “Jake, didn’t we say that it was just a casual family meal, and Keira’s husband is coming too. There’s no need to bring so many

already cut down the usual amount by thirty percent. After all, this is my first time visiting my in-laws’ home, and I wouldn’t want to bring

this, he looked toward Mrs. Olsen ai Taylor, “Taylor, Shirley, you don’t

could only suppress her displeasure, responding with a

then stepped forward

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You’ve gone

expense.”

too much for my in-laws? I still feel it’s too modest and that I haven’t

Isla.”

with Taylor as

the house.

be placed in the living room until the guests leave, at which point they can be put away; the sight of the

and took a deep breath

Aunt South came over.

some gifts and wait outside for Keira and her husband. If they arrive, gi the gifts

gifts didn’t match in quality, they couldn’t fall too short

was now somewhat

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for dinner.

cast another glance

complained. “Mom, I really did tell Jake. Look, my chat history is here. I think the Hortons are just too generous, and maybe he genuinely thought

didn’t know what to

deep breath and gave further instructions to Aunt South. “Tell the

expressions.”

“Yes.”

arranging all this, Mrs.

her phone, sg a message to Keira to give her some mental preparation. “Jake and Isla are here too, with quit few gifts. Keira, you should understand one thing. intention matters more

replied, “Understood, Mrs. Olsen. We’re on our way

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the message,

to have dressed

he had changed into a wrinkle-free shirt, and

wearing a suit, and

was very handsome and

an apricot sweater

two were quite

finished loading them into the car, he came in and “Mr. Horton, Miss Olsen, the

and walked

smiled as she sent them off. “Fiona, look at this

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my future great-grandchild

just walked out of the door and nearly tripped over herself when

and Lewis had just made a bit of

look toward Lewis with a mix of laughter and

ears turn

the Bentley, and

pay much attention to the gifts and simply said, “Mrs. Olsen never

might not

smiled. “Miss Olsen, you might have some misunderstanding about

Keira paused.

respect for my elders, and my upbringing doesn’t allow

inappropriately.”

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remember someone who absolutely refused to believe we were married and always felt I was pestering him? It seemed like he

was at a loss for words and explained,

at the

“Just killing.”

him off,

up. “Miss Olsen, you can’t blame my boss. The matter of your marriage was too incredible. Nowadays, everything’s online, and the courthouse is very strict. How could a marriage occur without both parties present… But I do remember that you, Miss Olsen,

in junior high and didn’t have living expenses, so I looked for

still a minor

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I could only do odd jobs, and some that required

to recall those tough times, her gaze tinged with nostalgia. “Actually, looking back, I

seen as the illegitimate daughter, without

poor,

have had a hard

really,” Keira

her past struggles: she truly

later when businesses grew stronger, she started her own company. Afterward, she became Dr. South, and

service factory, a private kitchen

it seemed there was also a

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had also carried bricks at a construction

then!

of this and turned to

car.

getting colder, and unexpectedly, drizzle began

southern city like Oceanion had never snowed;

drove steadily

sight of someone at a construction site ahead wearing a yellow safety helmet, dressed in filthy overalls, and with a dirt-smudged face wet

trying to from the construction site to the 24-hour conveni store across the street to take

many places for being a minor

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rainy day like this

and even

taxi.

home through the rainy night, completely

someone

her mind, Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could

her request and stopped the car at

umbrella she took when she left the house, got out of the car, ran over to the

into a look

her hand and hurried back

“Let’s go.”

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Keira’s lips curled into a smile. The umbrella she had just

like it was to the

years ago.

car turned a corner, a luxury

emerged from the

o a

dirty worker. “Sorry, boss, we were held up in traffic and arrived late. How was your inspection of the

in his hand and smiled.

fruitful!”

backseat, and pl umbrella down carefully. He then said, “Go c me where that Bentley

“Yes.”

g the

he

that she had just

tunaan and at this

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Olsen’s house, which was just around the

The Olsen family.

time. She and Taylor led Isla and Jake in tow and came to the living room

but say, “Shirley, you’re being too polite. They’re the younger generation, and they’re not from a proper family. Do we really need

here to welcome them?”

“We cannot judge a

their status.”

pulled

up with joy, and she stepped forward, looking directly into the car. “Keira,

everyone

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that stopped in front of them was Lewis’s exclusive

somewhat surprised to

even exchanged

come

flicker of panic and concern flashing

Could Keira’s husband be…

car, and everyone immediately turned to see

else got

peered through the car door, looking inside the car, and indeed there was no one

driver.

puzzlement,

husband?”

hearing this, Keira paused for a

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their car had made a turn

Olsen residence, Lewis’s phone

rang.

at the caller ID, and his expression immediately turned grave; he answered

once.

end, Lewis ground his teeth. He looked at Keira apologetically. “I

“Go,” she said.

been a sentimental woman;

hesitated, “What about Mrs.

Let the car stop so I can get out,”

unreadable in his actions, but th time he

for two

“Stop the car”

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