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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

mind to be

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is bringing her husband home tonight; let’s get the kitchen

said.

coming. What’s there to prepare? Shirley, you’re just too

his words, he gave a

then headed to

listened to the conversation between the two, narrowing her

Keira was finally going to bring that pauper of a husband to their

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would make Keira

to come home for dinner too. After all, it’s Keira’s

We are sisters, so their

brothers-in-law.”

sent Jake a WhatsApp message. “Jake, come over for

couldn’t help but frown and interjected, “Remind Jake to

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

her

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 Jake would

him?!

Olsen’s favoritism had had gone

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

simply didn’t want to embarrass

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

she said that out loud, over WhatsApp, Jake

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

reply was quick. “What

should arrive around six,

said, “Okay, is there anything I

The Horton

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.

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expensive, to keep

husband from feeling inferior.”

Jake all too

mention Keira’s husband, and he’d

rebelliously.

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

of Isla’s lips

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

Olsen’s face finally relaxed

half-past five in the

of a

was unmistakably Jake’s sports

hint of a smile flashed in

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their guest, only to see a

tailored suit,

a beaming smile to Isla’s

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, and begin to take

entire vehicle! The Olsen family’s housekeeper immediately went up to help, carrying three to

the items in the

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

item was worth several hundred

gifts was estimated to

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the millions.

eyes were

Hortons were the wealthiest family in Oceanion,

overwhelming.

turned her head to

off as

casual family meal,

by thirty percent. After all, this is my first time

toward Mrs. Olsen ai Taylor, “Taylor,

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

then stepped forward “Next

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bring anything. You’ve

expense.”

too much for my in-laws? I still feel it’s too modest

Isla.”

as the two of them

the house.

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

took a deep

Aunt South came over.

said, “Prepare some gifts and wait outside for Keira and her husband.

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

was now somewhat

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for dinner.

cast another glance

did tell Jake. Look, my chat history is here. I think the Hortons

didn’t know

and gave further instructions to Aunt South. “Tell the staff,

expressions.”

“Yes.”

Mrs. Olsen still

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

on our way and will arrive

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the message, Keira

have

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

was very suitable for wearing a suit, and overall, his long

very

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

the two were

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

walked toward the parking

she sent them off. “Fiona, look at this perfect pair.

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my future great-grandchild

the door and nearly tripped over herself

Lewis had just made a bit of progress, and the

couldn’t help but look toward Lewis

saw his ears

two got into the Bentley, and

attention to the gifts and simply said, “Mrs. Olsen never judges someone based

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

you might

Keira paused.

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

inappropriately.”

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who absolutely refused to believe we were married and always felt I was pestering him?

a loss for

the time,

“Just killing.”

cut him off,

marriage was too incredible. Nowadays, everything’s online, and the courthouse is

moved out of the Olsen family when I was in junior

shocked Tom. “You were still a minor

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only do odd jobs, and some

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

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

poor, it was her most free

sighed. “You must have

Keira said

didn’t just casually gloss over her past struggles: she truly felt it was quite

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

factory,

was

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also carried bricks

then!

thought of this and

car.

and

Oceanion had never snowed; the winter rain carried moisture

car drove steadily

caught sight of someone at a construction site ahead wearing a yellow safety helmet, dressed in filthy overalls, and

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

for being a minor and had no choice but

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like this when she first started

had no umbrella, and even less the

taxi.

only sprint home through

if someone

her mind, Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could you

driver, somewhat baffled, still followed her request and

the house, got out of the car, ran over to the construction site, and thrust it into

his dirt-streaked and unrecognizable face broke into a look of

her hand and hurried back to the

“Let’s go.”

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

felt like it was to

years ago.

after their car turned a

from the vehicle, large black

o a

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

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

fruitful!”

to the backseat,

“Yes.”

g the

he

no idea that she had

tunaan and

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approaching Olsen’s house, which was just around the

The Olsen family.

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

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

here to welcome them?”

Olsen frowned. “We cannot

their status.”

spoke, a car pulled up at the Olsen’s

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

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

surprised to see this

and Jake even exchanged glances,

come back with

frowned, a flicker of panic and concern flashing

Could Keira’s husband be…

and everyone immediately turned

else got

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

driver.

in puzzlement, “Keira, where is

husband?”

this, Keira

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Two minutes ago.

their car had made a

Olsen residence,

rang.

ID, and his expression immediately turned

once.

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

“Go,” she said.

never been a sentimental woman; she

hesitated, “What about Mrs.

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

his actions, but th time he

for two seconds, then immediately

“Stop the car”

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