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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

to be with

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

said.

What’s there to prepare? Shirley, you’re

he gave

headed

conversation between the

finally going to bring that

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she would make

said, “Then I’ll get Jake to come home for dinner too. After

are

brothers-in-law.”

took out her phone and sent Jake a WhatsApp message.

that, Mrs. Olsen couldn’t help but frown and interjected, “Remind Jake to bring fewer gifts

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

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

him?!

thinking that Mrs. Olsen’s favoritism had had

her displeased expression, Mrs. Olsen

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

simply didn’t want to embarrass

a smile, Isla replied, “Sure! I’ll remind

WhatsApp, Jake had already replied, “Don’t

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

reply was

her fist. “He should arrive around six, so

there anything I need to

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

continued. “We got our certificate today, and it’s kind of like your first time coming to my home, so you shouldn’t skimp on the necessary gifts. But my mom just

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husband from feeling inferior.”

knew Jake all too

mention Keira’s husband, and

rebelliously.

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

of Isla’s lips

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

face finally

half-past five in the

a car engine came

unmistakably Jake’s

smile flashed in Isla’s eyes as

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

high-end tailored suit,

beaming smile to

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

entire vehicle! The Olsen family’s housekeeper immediately went up to help, carrying three to four gift boxes at a time, yet there were still more to be

items in the living room before running back for

of the living roo was covered with over a dozen gift boxes, every ite looking extremely valuable, including high-grade caviar,

item was worth several

value of these gifts was

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the millions.

were

the wealthiest family in Oceanion, their

overwhelming.

head to look at

bit off as if she wanted

Isla spoke before her. “Jake, didn’t we say that it was just a casual family meal, and Keira’s husband is coming too.

replied, “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

Olsen ai Taylor,

always polite to outsiders, especially this son-in-law, and she could only suppress her displeasure, responding with a light

then stepped forward “Next time you

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bring anything. You’ve gone to too

expense.”

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

Isla.”

chatted with Taylor as the two of them

the house.

the living room until the guests leave, at which point they can be put away; the sight of the gift boxes made Mrs. Olsen imagine how awkward it would be for Keira and her husband when

took a deep breath before signaling to

Aunt South came over.

Olsen then said, “Prepare some gifts and wait outside for Keira and her husband. If they arrive,

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

was now somewhat regretting having invited

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for dinner.

another glance

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

Olsen didn’t know what to

gave further instructions to Aunt South.

expressions.”

“Yes.”

Mrs.

mental preparation. “Jake and Isla are here too, with quit few gifts. Keira, you should understand one thing. intention matters more than the gift. I don’t care

replied, “Understood, Mrs. Olsen. We’re on our way and will arrive at the Olsen

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the message, Keira looked

didn’t seem to have dressed up deliberately

that he had changed into a wrinkle-free shirt, and

a suit, and

very handsome and

very casual. She wore an apricot sweater paired with

two were quite

the car, he came in and “Mr. Horton, Miss Olsen, the car

and walked toward the parking

them off. “Fiona, look at this perfect

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cute my future

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

had just made a bit of progress, and

couldn’t help but look toward Lewis with a mix

ears turn slightly

got into the Bentley, and the

had never thought about competing with Isla for anything, so she didn’t pay much attention to the gifts

might not speak to you with so

you might

Keira paused.

said, “I have great respect for my elders, and my upbringing doesn’t allow me to

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 had the security chase

loss for words and explained, “I

the

“Just killing.”

cut him

incredible. Nowadays, everything’s online, and the courthouse is very strict. How

was in junior high and didn’t have living expenses, so I looked for part-time

Tom. “You were still

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could only do odd jobs,

those tough times, her gaze tinged with nostalgia. “Actually, looking back, I was quite happy

without Poppy’s constant nagging, and without

lonely and poor, it was her

sighed. “You must have had a hard

really,” Keira said

past struggles: she truly

she took on many jobs, and later when businesses grew stronger, she started her own company. Afterward, she became Dr. South, and Samuel took

service factory, a private kitchen restaurant, a

was also a

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carried bricks at a

then!

and turned

car.

and unexpectedly,

never snowed;

steadily on the

Keira caught sight of someone at a construction site ahead wearing a yellow safety helmet, dressed

his head, he looked the dismal weather helplessly, seemingly trying to from the construction site to the 24-hour

remembered her first job. She had be turned down by many places for being a minor

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day like this when she first started the

no umbrella, and even less the

taxi.

through the

that time, if someone had offered her an

Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could you pull over for a

still followed her request and stopped

picked up the blue umbrella she took when she left the house, got out of the car, ran over to the construction site, and thrust

for a moment, his dirt-streaked and unrecognizable face broke into

and hurried back

“Let’s go.”

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

it was to the young

years ago.

turned a corner, a luxury car suddenly stopped

black emerged from the vehicle, large black umbrella,

o a

traffic and arrived late. How was your inspection

blue umbrella in his hand and smiled. “In the language of

fruitful!”

car, not mi filth he was bringing to the backseat, and pl umbrella down carefully. He then said, “Go c

“Yes.”

g the

he

had no idea that she

a roal ostata tunaan and at

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which was just around

The Olsen family.

kept track of the time. She and Taylor led 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 family. Do we really need so many

here to welcome them?”

“We cannot judge

their status.”

car pulled up at the Olsen’s

looking directly

everyone

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the car that stopped in front of them was

surprised to see this

and Jake even exchanged

uncle come back with

a flicker of panic and concern

Could Keira’s husband be…

and everyone immediately turned to

one else

looking inside the car, and indeed there was no one else

driver.

puzzlement,

husband?”

Keira paused for a

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as their car had made a turn and was about

the Olsen residence, Lewis’s

rang.

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

once.

on the other end, Lewis ground his teeth. He looked

“Go,” she said.

sentimental woman; she immediately

Lewis hesitated, “What

Let

actions, but th time he looked anxious,

for two seconds, then

“Stop the car”

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