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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

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her husband home tonight;

said.

a bit impatient. “If she’s coming, she’s coming. What’s there to prepare? Shirley, you’re

gave a nod to Aunt

South then headed

to the conversation between the

that pauper of a husband to

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make Keira

she said, “Then I’ll get Jake to come home for dinner too. After all, it’s Keira’s husband’s first

We are sisters, so their

brothers-in-law.”

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

help but frown and interjected, “Remind Jake to bring fewer

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

clenched her

Mrs. Olsen would sa such a thing because Keira’s husband came from a poor background, someone not fit for the public eye. Was Mrs. Olsen afraid that

him?!

thinking that Mrs. Olsen’s favoritism had had gone

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don’t think too much. Tonight is to welcome Keira and her husband. His

simply didn’t want

replied,

WhatsApp, Jake had already replied, “Don’t

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

reply was quick. “What

clenched her fist. “He should arrive around six,

“Okay, is there anything

The Horton family’s good upbringing didn’t allow

got our certificate today, and it’s kind of like your first time coming to my home, so you shouldn’t skimp on

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expensive, to

husband from feeling inferior.”

Jake

Keira’s husband,

rebelliously.

first visit, so it wouldn’t be good to appear too shabby. I’ll bring whatever I want, and you don’t need

of Isla’s lips curled

I told

finally relaxed a

five

a car engine

was unmistakably

flashed

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only to see a blue Porsche parked in

a high-end tailored suit, stepped out of the

appearance brought a beaming smile

car was a limited edition, and Jake’s outfit was worth several hundred thousand. Then they saw Jake walk to the front of the car, open the hood,

immediately went up to help, carrying three

the items in the living room before running back

with over a dozen gift boxes,

item was worth several

gifts was estimated to be

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the millions.

eyes were filled with

was no wonder the Hortons were the wealthiest family in Oceanion, their generosity

overwhelming.

her head to look at

as if she wanted

that it was just a casual family meal, and Keira’s husband is coming too. There’s no need to

“I know. I’ve 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

Mrs. Olsen ai Taylor, “Taylor, Shirley, you don’t

she could only suppress her displeasure, responding with a light smile. “Not at

stepped forward “Next time

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You’ve gone

expense.”

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

Isla.”

with Taylor as the two of

the house.

point they can be put away; the sight of the gift boxes made Mrs. Olsen imagine

frowned and took a deep breath before signaling to Aunt

Aunt South came over.

then said, “Prepare 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

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for dinner.

another glance

Jake. Look, my chat history is here. I think the Hortons are just too generous,

didn’t know

deep breath and gave further instructions to Aunt South.

expressions.”

“Yes.”

Mrs. Olsen

to give her some mental preparation. “Jake and Isla are here

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

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sending the message, Keira

have dressed up deliberately

that he had changed into

was tall and was very suitable for wearing a suit,

was very handsome and

attire was very casual. She wore an apricot sweater paired with light-colored jeans,

were quite a

car, he came in and “Mr. Horton, Miss Olsen, the car is ready. We can depart

and walked toward the parking

them off. “Fiona, look

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the door and nearly tripped over herself

Lewis had just made a bit of progress, and the old lady was

look toward Lewis with a mix of

his ears

the Bentley, and the car drove

she didn’t pay much attention to the gifts and simply said, “Mrs. Olsen never judges someone based

their background. So later, she might not speak to you with so much

smiled. “Miss Olsen, you might have some

Keira paused.

“I have great respect for my elders, and my

inappropriately.”

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married and always felt

was at a loss for words

at the

“Just killing.”

him

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, several identities

“Yes, I moved out of the Olsen family when I was in

Tom. “You were still a minor

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could only do odd jobs, and some that required

tough times, her gaze tinged with nostalgia. “Actually, looking back,

the pressure of being seen as the illegitimate daughter, without

life was lonely and poor,

“You must have had a

really,” Keira

casually gloss over her past struggles: she

many jobs, and later when businesses grew stronger, she started her own company. Afterward, she

she owned a maintenance service factory, a private kitchen restaurant, a

was also a construction

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had also carried bricks at a construction

then!

of this and turned to look outside

car.

and unexpectedly, drizzle began to

southern city like Oceanion had never snowed;

drove steadily

construction site ahead wearing a yellow safety

gloved hands held above his head, he looked the dismal weather helplessly, seemingly trying to from the construction site to the 24-hour conveni store across

first job. She had be turned down by many places for being

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also on a rainy day like

umbrella, and even less the heart to

taxi.

sprint home through the rainy night,

that time, if someone had

her mind, Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could you

somewhat baffled, still followed her request and stopped the

out of the car, ran over to the

face broke into a

waved her hand and hurried back to the

“Let’s go.”

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slowly resumed its journey, and Keira’s lips curled into a smile.

like it was to the young and helpless

years ago.

after their car turned a corner,

in black emerged from the vehicle,

o a

we were held up in traffic and arrived late. How was your inspection of

his hand and smiled. “In

fruitful!”

mi filth he was bringing to the backseat, and pl umbrella down carefully. He then said, “Go

“Yes.”

g the

he

no idea that

and at this

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house, which was just around

The Olsen family.

Olsen kept track of the time. She and Taylor led Isla and Jake in tow and came to the

being too polite. They’re the younger generation, and they’re not from a proper family. Do we really need so

here to welcome them?”

“We cannot

their status.”

they spoke, a car pulled

joy, and she stepped forward, looking directly into the car. “Keira, you’v arrived, and

everyone

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front

surprised

even

uncle come back

frowned, a flicker of panic and concern

Could Keira’s husband be…

got out of the car, and everyone

else got

the car door, looking inside the car,

driver.

in puzzlement, “Keira,

husband?”

hearing this, Keira paused

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car had made a

Olsen residence, Lewis’s phone

rang.

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

once.

other end, Lewis ground his teeth. He

“Go,” she said.

been a sentimental woman; she

hesitated, “What about

Let the

th time he looked anxious, clearly an urgent matter w at

thought for two seconds, then

“Stop the car”

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