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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

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up

“Keira is bringing her husband home

said.

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

his words, he gave a nod

then headed to the

listened to the conversation between the two,

was finally going to bring that pauper

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she would make

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

are sisters, so their husbands

brothers-in-law.”

and sent Jake a WhatsApp message.

frown and interjected, “Remind

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

clenched her

thing because Keira’s husband came from a poor background, someone not fit for the

him?!

Mrs. Olsen’s favoritism had

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

didn’t

replied, “Sure! I’ll remind

WhatsApp, Jake had

tightness gripped Isla’s chest as she typed. “Tonight Keira’s husband will visit, so I thought to ask you to join

was quick. “What

“He should arrive around six, so

is there anything I need to

dependable action. The Horton family’s good upbringing

response, Isla 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

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expensive, to keep

husband from feeling inferior.”

knew Jake all too

mention Keira’s husband,

rebelliously.

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

of Isla’s lips curled

put down her phone and looked toward Mrs. Olsen. “Mom, I’ve already reminded Jake. I told him not to bring too

finally relaxed a lot.

half-past five in

of a car

unmistakably Jake’s sports

flashed in Isla’s eyes

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Mrs. Olsen to welcome their guest, only to

tailored suit, stepped out of

beaming

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

Olsen family’s housekeeper immediately went up to help, carrying three to four gift boxes at a time,

other choice, she placed the items in the living room before running back

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

item was worth several

of these gifts was

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the millions.

were filled with

the wealthiest family

overwhelming.

turned her head to

off as if she wanted to

Isla 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

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

ai Taylor,

Olsen was always polite to outsiders, especially this son-in-law, and she could only suppress her displeasure, responding with a light smile. “Not

stepped forward

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bring anything. You’ve gone to

expense.”

still feel it’s too

Isla.”

as the two

the house.

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

took a deep breath before

Aunt South came over.

for Keira

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

somewhat regretting having invited

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for dinner.

cast another glance

chat history is here. I think the Hortons are just too generous, and

didn’t know

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

expressions.”

“Yes.”

this, Mrs. Olsen

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

Mrs. Olsen. We’re on our way and will arrive

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sending the message, Keira

seem to have dressed up deliberately

that he had changed into a wrinkle-free

suitable for wearing a suit, and overall, his long legs

very handsome

an apricot sweater paired with light-colored

were quite a

had already prepared the gifts, and once T finished loading them into the car, he came in and “Mr. Horton, Miss

and walked toward the parking

and smiled as she sent them off. “Fiona, look at this perfect pair. My word, I

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future great-grandchild will

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

a bit of progress, and

look toward Lewis with a

saw his ears turn

into the Bentley, and the

for anything, so she didn’t pay much attention to the gifts and simply said,

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

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

Keira paused.

then said, “I have great respect for my elders, and my

inappropriately.”

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

loss for words

at the

“Just killing.”

him

the subject was brought 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

of the Olsen family when I was in junior high and didn’t have living

still a minor

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only do odd jobs,

with nostalgia. “Actually, looking

of being seen as the illegitimate daughter, without Poppy’s constant nagging, and without the overwhelming

poor, it was her

have had a hard

Keira

casually gloss over her past struggles:

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

owned a maintenance service factory, a private kitchen

was also a construction

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had also carried bricks at a

then!

of this and turned to look

car.

was getting colder, and unexpectedly, drizzle began to

southern city like Oceanion had never snowed; the winter rain carried moisture and

steadily on the

safety helmet, dressed in filthy overalls, and with a dirt-smudged face

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

She had be turned down by many places for being a

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also on a rainy day like this when she first

no umbrella, and even less the

taxi.

home through the rainy night,

that time, if someone had offered her

her mind, Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could you pull over

still followed her request and stopped the car at the

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

into a look of joy. He spoke with an odd accent.

waved her hand and hurried back to the

“Let’s go.”

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lips curled into a smile. The umbrella she had

was to

years ago.

after their car turned a corner,

from the

o a

in traffic and arrived late. How was your inspection of the

umbrella in his hand and smiled. “In

fruitful!”

into the car, not mi filth he was bringing to the backseat, and pl umbrella down carefully. He then said, “Go c me where that Bentley ahead

“Yes.”

g the

he

that she

and at

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which was just around

The Olsen family.

and Taylor led Isla and Jake in tow and came to the living room entrance, ready to greet Keira

and they’re

here to welcome them?”

Olsen frowned. “We cannot judge a

their status.”

they spoke, a car pulled up at

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

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the car that stopped in front of them was Lewis’s exclusive black

surprised to see

and Jake even exchanged glances,

come back with

also frowned, a flicker of panic and concern flashing

Could Keira’s husband be…

car, and everyone immediately turned

else got

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

driver.

puzzlement,

husband?”

hearing this, Keira paused for

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as their car had made a turn and

Olsen residence, Lewis’s phone

rang.

his expression immediately turned grave; he answered the

once.

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

“Go,” she said.

never been a sentimental woman;

Lewis hesitated, “What about Mrs.

plenty of other opportunities for acquainted. Let the car stop so I can get out,”

th time he looked anxious, clearly an urgent matter w

two

“Stop the car”

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