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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…

Keira’s cheeks flushed even redder. She turned her

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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

to be with Mr.

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up

Olsen looked toward Taylor. “Keira is bringing her husband home tonight; let’s get the

said.

“If she’s coming, she’s coming. What’s there

his words, he gave a nod to

then headed to the

to the conversation between the two,

Keira was finally going to bring that pauper of a

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would make

a smile, she said, “Then I’ll get Jake to come home

our house. We are

brothers-in-law.”

saying this, she took out her phone and sent Jake a WhatsApp message. “Jake, come over for dinner

and interjected, “Remind Jake to bring fewer gifts when

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

her

from a poor background, someone not fit for the public eye.

him?!

that Mrs. Olsen’s favoritism had had

her displeased expression,

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welcome Keira and her husband. His humble origins shouldn’t be highlighted too

Olsen simply didn’t want to

Isla replied, “Sure! I’ll remind

WhatsApp, Jake had already replied, “Don’t want

she typed. “Tonight Keira’s husband will

reply was

her fist. “He should arrive around six, so come around

said, “Okay, is there anything I

be arrogant, he was dependable action. The Horton family’s good upbringing

it’s kind of like your first time coming to my home, so you shouldn’t skimp

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to

husband from feeling inferior.”

Jake all

mention Keira’s husband, and he’d

rebelliously.

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

corner of Isla’s lips curled

looked toward Mrs. Olsen. “Mom, I’ve already reminded Jake. I told him not to bring too much stuff; I won’t compete

face finally relaxed a lot.

five in

a car

was unmistakably Jake’s

flashed in Isla’s

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Olsen to welcome their guest, only to see a

a high-end tailored suit, stepped out

a beaming

edition, and Jake’s outfit was worth several hundred thousand. Then they saw Jake walk

family’s housekeeper immediately went up to help, carrying three to four gift boxes at a time, yet there were still

items in the

the floor of the living roo was covered with over a dozen gift boxes, every ite

was

these gifts

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the millions.

were filled with

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

overwhelming.

to look at Mrs. Olsen,

a bit off as

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

Jake casually replied, “I know. I’ve already cut down the usual amount by thirty percent. After all, this is my first time

saying this, he looked toward Mrs. Olsen ai

Olsen was always polite to outsiders, especially this son-in-law, and she could only suppress her displeasure, responding

then stepped forward “Next time you

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You’ve gone to

expense.”

still feel it’s too modest and that I

Isla.”

with Taylor as

the house.

ought to be placed in the living room until the guests leave, at which point they can be put away; the sight of the gift boxes made Mrs. Olsen

deep breath before

Aunt South came over.

outside for Keira and her husband. If they arrive, gi

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

was now somewhat regretting having invited

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for dinner.

cast another glance

Look, my chat history is here. I think the Hortons are just too generous, and maybe he genuinely thought

didn’t know

deep breath and gave further instructions to Aunt South. “Tell the staff, when Keira’s husband arrives

expressions.”

“Yes.”

Mrs. Olsen still

out 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

on our way and

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message, Keira looked

to have dressed up

Keira still noticed that he had changed into a wrinkle-free shirt,

a suit, and overall, his long

very

She wore an apricot sweater paired with light-colored jeans,

the two were quite a pleasing

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

and walked toward

she sent them off. “Fiona, look at

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future

just walked out of the door and nearly

of progress, and the old lady was already imagining

look toward Lewis with a mix

saw his ears turn slightly

Bentley, and

she didn’t pay much attention to the gifts

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

might have some

Keira paused.

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

inappropriately.”

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we were married and always felt I was pestering

was at a loss for words and explained, “I

the time,

“Just killing.”

him

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

nodded. “Yes, I moved out of the Olsen family when I was in junior high and didn’t have living expenses,

shocked Tom. “You were still a minor back

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odd jobs, and some that required

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

the pressure of being seen as the illegitimate daughter, without Poppy’s

life was lonely and poor,

must have had

Keira

over her past

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

maintenance service factory, a private kitchen restaurant, a

was also a

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carried bricks at a

then!

thought of this and turned to look outside

car.

weather was getting colder, and unexpectedly, drizzle

city like Oceanion had never snowed; the winter

drove steadily on

wearing a yellow safety helmet,

looked the dismal weather helplessly, seemingly trying to from the construction site to the 24-hour conveni store across the street to take shelter from

remembered her first job. She had be turned down by many places for being a minor and had no choice but to work in

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was also on a rainy day like this when she

and even

taxi.

only sprint home through the rainy night,

that time, if someone had offered

Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could you pull

followed her request and stopped

she left the house, got out of the car, ran over to the construction

worker was taken aback for a moment, his dirt-streaked and unrecognizable face broke into a look of

hand and hurried

“Let’s go.”

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and Keira’s lips curled into a smile. The umbrella

felt like it was to the young and helpless

years ago.

see that after their car turned a

in black emerged from the

o a

“Sorry, boss, we were held up in traffic and arrived late. How

the small blue umbrella in his hand and smiled. “In the language of Crera, it

fruitful!”

filth he was bringing to the backseat, and pl umbrella down carefully.

“Yes.”

g the

he

idea that she had just shown

ostata tunaan and

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which was just

The Olsen family.

Isla and Jake in tow and came to the living room entrance, ready to

polite. They’re the younger generation, and they’re not from a proper

here to welcome them?”

frowned. “We cannot judge a person

their status.”

they spoke, a car pulled

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

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car that stopped in front of them was Lewis’s

somewhat surprised to see this

Jake even exchanged

uncle come

panic and concern flashing in

Could Keira’s husband be…

got out of the car, and everyone immediately turned to see who was behind her, but

one else

inside the car, and indeed there was no one

driver.

puzzlement, “Keira,

husband?”

this, Keira paused for a

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as their car had made a turn

Olsen residence,

rang.

the caller ID, and his expression immediately turned grave;

once.

ground his teeth. He looked at Keira apologetically. “I

“Go,” she said.

never been a sentimental woman;

Lewis hesitated, “What about

will be plenty of other opportunities for acquainted. Let the car stop so I can

but th time he looked

thought for two

“Stop the car”

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