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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

Olsen looked toward Taylor. “Keira is bringing her husband home

said.

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

gave a nod

South then headed to the

conversation between the two, narrowing

going to bring that pauper of a

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make

I’ll get Jake to come home for dinner too. After all,

our house. We are sisters,

brothers-in-law.”

took out her phone and sent Jake a WhatsApp message.

but frown and

comes.”

Isla was taken aback.

her fists

a poor background, someone not fit for the public eye. Was Mrs. Olsen afraid that Jake would

him?!

that Mrs. Olsen’s favoritism had

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too much. Tonight is to welcome Keira and her husband. His humble

didn’t want to

smile, Isla replied, “Sure! I’ll

loud, over WhatsApp,

tightness gripped Isla’s chest as she typed. “Tonight Keira’s husband

was quick.

fist. “He should arrive around six, so come

there anything I

could be arrogant, he was dependable action. The Horton family’s good upbringing didn’t allow

it’s kind of like your first time coming to

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expensive, to

husband from feeling inferior.”

Jake all too

husband,

rebelliously.

moment, Jake’s message came through. “It’s my first visit, so it wouldn’t be good to appear too shabby. I’ll bring whatever I want, and

corner of Isla’s lips curled

“Mom, I’ve already reminded Jake. I told him not to bring too much stuff; I won’t compete with Keira

face finally

half-past five in the

humming sound of a car engine

unmistakably Jake’s

hint of a smile flashed in

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to welcome their guest, only to see a blue Porsche

a high-end tailored suit, stepped out

brought a beaming smile to Isla’s

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

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

the items in the living room before running

three or four trips, the floor of the living roo was covered with over a dozen gift boxes, every ite looking extremely valuable, including high-grade caviar, top-quality wines, and some jewelry

was

total value of these gifts was estimated to be

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the millions.

were filled with

the Hortons were the

overwhelming.

to look

off as if she

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

casually 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’

toward Mrs. Olsen ai Taylor, “Taylor, Shirley, you

polite to outsiders, especially this son-in-law, and she could

stepped forward “Next time

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bring anything. You’ve gone

expense.”

in-laws? I still feel it’s too modest

Isla.”

Taylor as

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

and took a deep breath before signaling

Aunt South came over.

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

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

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for dinner.

another glance

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

know what to

Aunt South. “Tell

expressions.”

“Yes.”

all this, Mrs. Olsen

here too, with quit few gifts. Keira, you should understand one thing. intention matters more than the gift. I don’t care about those

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

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message,

to have dressed

changed into a wrinkle-free shirt,

was very suitable for wearing a suit,

very handsome and

casual. She wore an apricot sweater paired

were

already prepared the gifts, and once T finished loading them into the car, he came in and “Mr. Horton, Miss Olsen, the car is ready. We can depart

walked toward the parking

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

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future great-grandchild will

and nearly tripped over herself

made a bit of progress, and the old lady

couldn’t help but look toward Lewis with a mix

saw his ears turn slightly

into the Bentley, and the

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

background. So later, she might not speak to you

you might have

Keira paused.

my elders, and my upbringing doesn’t

inappropriately.”

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remember someone who absolutely refused to believe we were married and always felt

a loss for words

at the time,

“Just killing.”

cut him off,

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

Tom. “You were still a minor

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could only do odd jobs,

with nostalgia. “Actually, looking

the illegitimate daughter, without

was lonely and poor, it was

must have

Keira

gloss over her past struggles: she truly felt it was quite

businesses grew stronger, she started her own company. Afterward, she became Dr. South, and Samuel took

factory, a private kitchen restaurant, a delivery

seemed there was also a construction

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carried bricks at

then!

this and turned to

car.

getting colder, and unexpectedly, drizzle began

snowed; the winter rain carried

drove steadily on

Keira caught sight of someone at a construction site ahead wearing a yellow safety helmet, dressed in filthy overalls, and with a dirt-smudged face

seemingly trying to from the construction

being a minor and had no

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on a rainy day like this when

even less

taxi.

sprint home through the rainy night,

if someone had

thought crossed her mind, Keira suddenly spoke up. “Could you

somewhat baffled, still followed her request and

got out of the car, ran over to the construction site,

dirt-streaked and unrecognizable face broke into a look of

hand and hurried back to the

“Let’s go.”

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car slowly resumed its journey, and Keira’s lips curled

it was to the young

years ago.

their car turned a corner, a luxury car suddenly stopped at the

emerged from

o a

held up in traffic

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

fruitful!”

car, not mi filth he was bringing to the backseat, and pl umbrella

“Yes.”

g the

he

no idea that

ostata tunaan and

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Olsen’s house, which

The Olsen family.

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

say, “Shirley, you’re being too polite. They’re the younger generation, and

here to welcome them?”

“We cannot

their status.”

they spoke, a car pulled up at the

with joy, and she stepped forward, looking directly into the

then, everyone was

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front of

surprised to

even

come

frowned, a flicker of panic and

Could Keira’s husband be…

in thought when Keira got out of the car, and everyone immediately turned to see who was

one else got

peered through the car door, looking inside the car, and indeed there

driver.

Olsen asked in puzzlement, “Keira, where

husband?”

hearing this, Keira

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car had made

Olsen

rang.

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

once.

other end, Lewis ground his teeth. He looked at Keira apologetically. “I have a very important

“Go,” she said.

had never been a sentimental woman; she

Lewis hesitated, “What about Mrs.

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

in his actions, but th time

thought for two seconds,

“Stop the car”

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