141 Clear Up

As soon as these words were said, the room fell silent.

Isla and Jake both looked over at Lewis. The whole

point of calling him over was to see Keira’s husband and put them on the spot.

But now, was Lewis actually going to stand up for

Keira?

Isla was momentarily at a loss for words.

Erin, on the other hand, had nothing to lose and

blurted out, “Mr. Horton knows her husband? With the

way he’s dressed, could he be anything other than a construction worker? Even if he’s not a laborer, at best, he could be a contractor, right?”

These days, even contractors could make a lot of

money.

But in Erin’s mouth, it seemed like even this job was somewhat contemptible.

Lewis’s gaze darkened, and just as he was about to speak, someone knocked on the door, and a man in a suit walked in. “Sorry to intrude.”

09:38

1/9

1

<

141 Clear Up

Seeing him, someone in the crowd immediately

exclaimed, “Mr. Hill?”

The man in the suit, Mr. Hill, was slightly taken aback.

“You know me?”

“Well, yes. Our company has recently been working with yours, trying to provide you with a constant temperature energy system. You might not remember me, I’m just an intern at my company,” the young man

said with an awkward smile.

Someone whispered from the side, “Who’s that?”

The young man said, “He’s an expatriate who has returned to Crera to pursue the real estate business. I heard their family’s enterprise has spread across the globe, and now he’s expanding into the Crera market. He’s quite impressive!”

“Really? What’s someone like that doing here? Co he be looking for Mr. Horton?”

In the room, only the Horton family had the status to discuss matters with such a family.

However, Lewis frowned.

The real estate market in Crera was currently in

09:38

2/9

<

141 Clear Up

decline, and Horton Group’s real estate business had already completely transformed. He couldn’t remember having any cooperation with the Martin

family.

As he was pondering, Mr. Hill bowed respectfully to

Scott Martin and took out a contract from the document bag he was carrying. “Boss, I’ve thoroughly investigated the construction site you just inspected,

and it meets all our investment standards. Here’s the

contract; it was quite urgent, so I brought it over. Please sign it.”

After that, he also nodded apologetically to the people

around the table.

The crowd was dumbfounded.

Lewis frowned and looked toward Scott Martin, hi gaze turning abruptly cold.

Under the table, Keira had just been holding his hand to prevent him from speaking, and even when she brought up her own background, she hadn’t let go, seemingly seeking strength from the gesture.

Now, with everyone’s attention shifting, Keira wasn’t being scrutinized as closely anymore, so she relaxed

09:38

3/9

<

141 Clear Up

and attempted to withdraw her hand.

But the next moment, the large hand she had been holding took control and grasped hers!

Keira tugged hard but couldn’t pull her hand back.

She looked at Lewis in surprise and saw a possessive look and a hint of jealousy on his face. Was that…jealousy?

Following his gaze, Keira saw Scott.

Keira couldn’t help but feel a mixture of amusement and dismay.

The appearance of Scott seemed to have triggered a sense of crisis in Lewis…

She thought for a moment and decided not to move.

Right now, everyone’s attention was focused cot, who could feel the burning stares of the crow among those gazes was one filled with incomprehensible hostility.

After signing the paper, Scott looked up and saw L staring at him.

Scott gave him a warm smile, then turned to Keira.

09:38

4/9

141 Clear Up

“Miss Keira, I forgot to introduce myself. I’m Scott Martin.”

He extended his hand toward Keira.

Keira didn’t know what to say.

She could only shake hands with Scott Martin using her other hand, the one Lewis hadn’t grasped, and then she quickly let go. Despite that, Lewis’s expression still turned gloomy.

Scott seemed as if he hadn’t noticed the tension and

once again looked at Erin. “I’m not a construction worker, just so you know. The reason I’m dressed like this is that I was busy with an inspection just now, which seems to have led to all these

misunderstandings. I apologize for that.”

Erin was shocked.

Her mouth hung open wide enough to fit an entire

egg.

She awkwardly looked at Scott, and then back to Keira finding herself at a loss for words.

Charles’s eyes immediately lit up. “I knew it! How could someone like Dr. South marry a bricklayer?

00:38

5/9

141 Clear Up

Turns out he’s quite the big shot!”

“One is Dr. South, the other is a real estate tycoon. They’re a perfect match, aren’t they?”

“I just googled the Martin family. My God, they’re kind of impressive!”

|| ||

Isla and Jake frowned, looking toward Keira in

confusion.

How could it possibly be…

How could she possibly have married such an influential figure?!

Jake felt it was impossible to take Keira away from

such a man to become his lover…

He subconsciously glanced over at Lewis.

He noticed that his esteemed uncle also had a

darkened expression; inexplicably, he felt a twinge of

satisfaction.

Yes, for someone like Keira, even if Jake couldn’t have her, it seemed his uncle might not stand a chance

either…

09:39

6/9

141 Clear Up

While he was thinking this, Isla suddenly said, “Keira, is this really your husband?”

The question made Keira give her a somewhat mocking smile. “Do you hope it’s true?”

Isla was taken aback.

Keira didn’t beat around the bush and flatly said, “He’s

not my husband.”

Scott also let out a sigh. “I’m not Miss Olsen’s husband. She helped me out with an umbrella in the rain yesterday, and I was returning the umbrella. And somehow Miss Isla added me on WhatsApp, then summoned me here, saying I could meet Miss Olsen, so I came…”

He explained very clearly.

Isla immediately felt relieved. “I see, it was all a misunderstanding!”

Keira looked at her reaction, finding it ludicrous.

When Scott Martin was thought to be a construction. worker, they denied knowing each other, but Isla didn’t believe them and led the charge in attacking Keira.

09:38

7/9

<

141 Clear Up

But as soon as Scott Martin turned out to be a real

estate tycoon, with just a few words, Isla believed him.

Keira said casually, “As long as you believe it, that’s fine. It saves me from being tagged with another hat.”

The remark laid bare Isla’s intention, leaving her feeling embarrassed. She laughed it off. “My bad for the misunderstanding. But, Keira, who really is your husband? Why not bring him here for all of us to see… I’m sure everyone is curious. Just who is so fortunate and doesn’t care about your status to have married someone as outstanding as you?”

She stressed the word “outstanding” with a satirical

tone.

Professor Miller, upon hearing this, also looked at Keira. “Keira, bring him along next time so I ca ave a look and see if he’s right for you.”

Keira smiled faintly, about to nod.

But unexpectedly, she heard the deep voice of the beside her, filled with a possessive assertiveness. “There’s no need for next time. He’s already here.”

142 Husband and Wife

Lewis’s words once again quieted the private room.

Everyone looked at him in shock.

Even Professor Miller was confused. “He’s here?

Where?”

Lewis straightened his back and watched as Professor Miller bypassed him, starting with Scott Martin. He examined each of the men sitting in their seats, but after a full circle, he found no one.

Professor Miller asked, “Keira, who on earth is it?”

Lewis was speechless.

Seeing the change in the man’s expression, Keira couldn’t help but snicker internally.

From the first time she saw Lewis, he had always been serious. This was the first time Keira had seen so many

emotions on his face.

She smiled but said nothing.

Isla frowned. “Keira, did you marry one of our classmates? Who exactly is it? Stop keeping us in

09.25

16

142 Husband and Wife

suspense!”

At that, Lewis spoke up, “Her husband is me!”

Suddenly, there was silence in the room, and everyone’s gaze abruptly shifted to the two of them.

Isla wanted to say something, but after opening her mouth and then meeting Lewis’s cold face, she

swallowed her words.

Lewis raised Keira’s hand, which he had been holding tightly under the table, showed it to everyone, and then specifically gave Scott a wary look. “Mr. Martin, I’m glad my wife could help you. If there’s anything in the future, you can contact me.”

Scott was speechless.

Lewis then looked around at everyone and signaled to Tom, who immediately smiled and said, “Mr. Horton and Miss Olsen have arranged a few bottles of fine wine to celebrate Professor Miller’s birthday. They’ll be served shortly. Enjoy your meal and drink, and this

meal will be on Mr. Horton’s account.”

The classmates were very appreciative, immediately

09:25

2/8

<

142 Husband and Wife

raising their glasses. “Thank you, Mr. Horton. Thank you, Dr. South!”

At that moment, the atmosphere of the entire birthday banquet seemed to reach its climax.

Lewis had intended to dine with everyone, but his cell phone suddenly rang.

After he answered, whoever was on the other end said

something that made Lewis’s expression change drastically, and he said, “I’ll be right there.”

After hanging up, he looked at Keira apologetically. “I might need to leave now.”

“Go ahead,” Keira said nonchalantly.

Lewis paused, glanced at the people around him, and then said again, “I’ll leave the car for you, and have the driver take you home later.”

He then stood up, straightened his suit, and was about to leave when he passed by Scott Martin. He suddenly said, “Mr. Martin, everyone here is Keira’s college classmates and teachers. Your presence seems to keep them from relaxing completely. Why don’t we leave together?”

00:25

3/8

<

142 Husband and Wife

Scott pursed his lips but politely stood up. “Alright then.”

However, as he was leaving with Lewis, he still turned

to look back at Keira. “Miss Olsen, I’ll be in touch with you frequently in the future.”

These words darkened Lewis’s face a few shades more.

Once the two men finally left, the atmosphere in the

private room completely relaxed, and everyone acted as if they had seen off a superior. They slumped back in their chairs and let out a deep sigh of relief!

“Who would’ve thought that one day I’d get to dine with such important figures? I reckon today’s lunch is the peak of my life!”

“Now I’ll never be short of something to talk about think that people I could only see on financial chan are actually having dinner and drinks with me… My

God!”

“Alright, they’ve left, but we still have Dr. South!”

Professor Miller couldn’t help but smile. He turned to discuss an academic issue with Keira when Isla

09:25 )

03

<

142 Husband and Wife

suddenly saidm “Keira, aren’t you being… shameless?!”

As soon as she said this, everyone immediately looked

at her.

Charles frowned. “Isla, I see it now. This whole time, it was you who were picking fights. Erin was just a pawn you used. So, what is it that you want to do now that Erin has stopped talking?”

Isla didn’t expect to be called out and bit her lip in

anger.

She lowered her gaze to think for a moment, then simply laughed. “I don’t want to do anything. I just think Keira has gone too far! She actually managed to persuade Mr. Horton to put on such a grand act with

her!”

Her words stunned the people around her.

Keira frowned. “Are you ever going to stop?”

Isla sneered. “Can’t I talk about the things you’ve done yourself? Everyone in the Horton family knows Mr. Horton got married two years ago, whereas you got married after graduation. Tell me, how did the two of you manage to get married across those two years?”

00:25

88

142 Husband and Wife

Keira frowned.

There were complicated reasons behind it, and she

hadn’t clarified them.

She said indifferently, “Mr. Horton and I are indeed legally married. Whether you believe it or not is up to

you.”

“Still being stubborn here! Jake, isn’t the wife of our

uncle always abroad?”

for

Jake had wanted to say this all along but didn’t dare to

speak due to the pressure from Lewis. Now, he immediately sneered. “Indeed, Keira, I courted you four years. How come I didn’t know that you were my aunt by marriage?!”

Isla sighed. “It’s all because of her face. She pleased Mr Horton and got him to join her in deceiving us. Keira really didn’t expect that. Your mother is a mistress, al you, already married, would rather have an affair and

be someone else’s mistress…

Jake chimed in. “Probably a genetic trait in the family, right? Can’t stand not being someone else’s mistress?”

Their words were too harsh!

09:25

GAR

<

142 Husband and Wife

Compared to Erin’s words just now, it was an even deeper insult to Keira’s character!

Even Professor Miller, who usually didn’t intervene in student affairs, couldn’t stand it anymore “Enough! Isla, Jake, shut your mouths!”

Isla looked at him. “Professor Miller, knowing she is Dr. South, you’re biased toward her, but does someone of her questionable personal morals deserve to be a distinguished professor at the school? Aren’t you afraid it’ll affect the school’s reputation?!”

Caught off-guard, Professor Miller stammered. “You…!”

As a cultured man, he didn’t know how to argue with Isla and could only turn to Keira. “Keira, tell me, is what she saying true?”

Keira’s gaze was somber. “Mr. Horton and I are indee legally married. If the school has concerns about this, can present the marriage certificate.”

“You’re still hardheaded even now?” Isla scoffed, then suddenly said, “Oh right, there might be something you don’t know yet.”

Keira frowned. “What?”

09:25

718

<

142 Husband and Wife

Isla said, “In two days, it’s our great-grandmother’s 86th birthday celebration. The Horton family is going to host it on a grand scale. While I and my mother-in-law were preparing, I saw the guest list. Our uncle’s wife will be returning on that day to make an appearance. Keira, maybe you don’t know that. My uncle’s wife has already returned to the country! I’ve even got her phone number. I can call right now to see who she really is!”

Having said that, Isla took out her mobile phone and opened the number she had recorded.

Keira glanced at it and couldn’t help but laugh.

Wasn’t that her own number?

143 Aunt

Isla had already dialed the number after saying that, a triumphant smile on her face as if to reveal the true face of the person in front of everyone.

1

Of course, the number she dialed wasn’t the one that

Keira usually used.

What Isla didn’t know was that Keira had several

phone numbers. One was commonly used and also what her acquaintances knew.

There were also several numbers designated for

different identities.

There was one exclusively for Dr. South, one for Nora the researcher, and several more. Sometimes she

couldn’t even remember which was which, so she

turned them all off.

“Contact me via email if there’s anything. Don’t distur

my normal life.”

So, when Isla dialed the number, the response from the other end was, “Sorry, the number you have dialed

is switched off…”

00:25

1/10

<

143 Aunt

Keira raised an eyebrow.

Isla, on the other hand, put down her phone but still insisted, “Keira, what are you so proud of? I asked around already, and my aunt doesn’t like to be

disturbed, which is why she turns off her phone. Since she’s going to attend my great-grandmother’s birthday banquet, that means my uncle is planning to make her identity public! By then, I’ll see how you will deal with

it!”

Keira shrugged. “Then you don’t need to worry about

it.”

Seeing her unyielding demeanor, Isla suddenly

laughed, “You don’t really believe, do you, that my uncle holds deep affection for her? Keira, guess who made the call just now that took my uncle away?!”

Keira was slightly startled upon hearing this.

Isla went on. “As far as I know, my aunt hasn’t been in good health and had always resided in a sanatorium abroad. During her days back in the country, she has also been staying in a sanatorium, and my uncle went to see her several times. They have deep feelings for each other. Back in the day, to marry her, my uncle

09.25

200

143 Aunt

went against everyone’s advice. For him to come here today is a joke! A call from my aunt and he immediately left you!”

Keira’s fingers tightened.

Suddenly, she remembered the day she was released from prison and hospitalized. Lewis was called away for an entire night. She also thought about last night when a phone call took him away, and he didn’t accompany her to the Olsens’…

Plus just now…

No matter how busy a person’s career was, they wouldn’t encounter emergencies so frequently.

Unless…

This emergency was one thing or one person!

run into

brows knitted slightly with

on her face was

nothing to say now, do

3/10

<

143 Aunt

eth

like my mother did. Keira’s mother is the biggest rift between my parents, and it took them a lifetime to mend. Keira, I hope you won’t make any more mistakes. Have a good life with your husband, and don’t let your future children become another rift between my

charged words made it impossible for anyone

herself was a victim, and her targeting Keira seemed somewhat

it again, not sure what to say to defend Dr. South. He eventually only

here doesn’t believe what Isla says, I can send out the invitations! Then everyone can

09:25

4/10

143 Aunt

spoke made everyone feel as if they had to

to prove these things, simply lowered her gaze and

sometimes, some things one said weren’t necessarily

others.

party ended in discord rather

one after

with

to

“Professor,

worried, Professor Miller said, “Keira, you’re still young with a promising future. Just don’t be misled b Mr. Horton’s appearance

wondering if Lewis knew he was being compared to the likes of a seductress. Would he be infuriated

off Professor

09:25

5/10

<

143 Aunt

looking at her from a short distance. away, his expression hesitant as if he had something to say. Worry was

“Just call

no need to

you have any difficulties, you

Keira rubbed her forehead.

responsible one among their classmates

didn’t believe that

that she would be

to help her

an invitation just now, right? Then let’s meet at the

concerned.

“Yes.”

00:25

6/10

143 Aunt

“…Alright.”

walked away, only

voice came through, “Boss, I was going to deal with

beat me to it. She’s

be able to find work in

glint flashed

was never one to be bullied. How could she possibly let Erin go after being humiliated by her repeatedly at the

www

punishment to serve as a

to others.

asked, “Is it possible

doing. The other is an expatriate named Scott, a well-known real estate tycoon from abroad. He’s been making

Keira said, “Who knows.”

09:25

7/10

<

143 Aunt

hanging up, she noticed

sent by Scott. “Miss Olsen, I really like

Keira was confused.

intent suddenly erupted in her

her earlier but now sent a weird WhatsApp message

in his hand with a smile, telling his assistant, “This parasol marks the

assistant said, “Not at all, but Boss, are you sure you wrote the right words in your text

Scott said confidently. “I learned the Creran language well.

there’s no mistake!”

assistant doubted his

00:25

8/13

143 Aunt

quite private for people like them, and it wasn’t appropriate for the assistant

check for his boss.

to

Horton’s birthday banquet.”

the private room, the events that had unfolded weren’t hidden

and Lewis didn’t seem to be

wife.

at the event, then he would need

“Ding.”

Scott ‘s eyes brightened, “S Miss

Comment @

09:25

Leave the first comment

144 Birthday Banquet

only to receive a message saying, “I don’t care who you are.

was slightly taken aback and looked at his assistant in confusion. “Miss Olsen’s

she’ll give me

assistant replied, “Maybe it’s because you two aren’t very familiar with each other yet, Boss. You could send Miss Olsen more messages,

you’re

a moment. “What should

“You could talk about everyday stuff, things

Scott appeared contemplative.

spotting a pile of dog poop on the ground.

09:25

1/9

144 Birthday Banquet

Bentley for Keira, and she didn’t

phone vibrated again. She picked it up and was surprised to find another message from Scott on WhatsApp. “I just saw a pile of dog poop

Keira was dumbfounded.

twitched, and she thought this

have some serious issues.

smirk, she replied, “I suggest you go and see

soon returned to the

and Isla got the who Horton

only had a few months Everyone knew there would be no birthday like thi next year, so they

Horton’s

ة

<

144 Birthday Banquet

from

of the more than a hundred people in the Horton

next, probably every notable figure in Oceanion would be there. A lot of ingredients needed

such a big fuss over a banquet. It’d be better to show me a bit more respect. Lewis will worry about me

laughed. “Maybe everyone shows respect in their

Horton took her

do you know what I want th most for my birthday

“Tell me. As long as I c do it, I promise I’ll get it

to say, Keira quickly interjected. “But it

just two days’ notice, I can’t

09.25

3/9

144 Birthday Banquet

to stay by that brat’s side. Can you

Keira was stunned.

the Horton family,

the Horton

years ago made him view Lewis

was especially biased toward the first branch of

because he was holding old Mrs. Horton’s shares in trust. If anything happened

decrease, and

opportunity to attack…

he was always guarded against by his biological father, plotted against

00:25

409

144 Birthday Banquet

he was only seven months

aside from his grandmother, he truly had no one else to care

felt a pang of pity for

old lady’s eyes were clear and bright at that moment. Her face was etched with the marks of time, and her eyes were filled

if she was saying that

more years, but fate wasn’t on

felt a pang in her heart and

Horton then smiled. “I’m glad. The brat told me that at this banquet, your identities will be made public! My

then!”

did Keira understand why Isla had said that Lewis’s wife would be present

announced to the public.

C9.25

5/9

<

144 Birthday Banquet

help but feel

as they finished their chat, the sound of footsteps approached. Isla, leading a group of people, walked in mightily. “Great-grandma, Melissa asked me to select a gown for you to wear

dismissively. “What I wear doesn’t really matter; it’s

and together they looked through a bunch of gowns, finally settling on a light blue one. “This color complements your skin tone.

her enthusiasm,

dark light flickered in Isla’s eyes

two of them.

watched them select the dress. She then

suddenly stopped. She turned back to look at the gowns and finally picked out one similar in style to Keira’s light blue dress. Smiling sweetly, she said, “I’ll keep this

09:25

6/9

“Yes.”

144 Birthday Banquet

brand manager

Isla couldn’t help asking, “Ma’am, why keep

her a glare. “How could that

dress? To compete

thought had barely crossed her

knew she couldn’t compare

Taylor, looked good if dressed up,

Olsen family, she never allowe

she put

dress

up. “My aunt has returned

09:25

719

144 Birthday Banquet

+27

so I’m helping her get one

the simplest way to pit two

had never shown her face, and she definitely wouldn’t want to be

Lewis’s lover, would she?

need to instigate anything.

look of satisfaction appeared

returned to the main

clothes and looked at her. “How are the preparations

“Don’t worry, everything is ready. Keira’s reputation will be ruined, and she won’t

face!”

Jake nodded.

days

old Mrs.

145 Perfect Match

Horton family had

morning.

saw Lewis unexpectedly not off to work early, but

to

shiny without any makeup. Her skin was fair, and

her loungewear, she was the very

comfort.

gaze, glanced at the time, and said indifferently, “I have a meeting at ten, something to take care of at three in the afternoon, and

why

his throat and stood

09:26

19

145 Perfect Match

to try

in

looming as he

me.”

where she immediately spotted the evening gown old Mrs. Horton had chosen for her. Under the light, the gown shimmered with golden threads, and at the neckline lay a gemstone necklace. The combination was

gown

the jewelry with the gown.

understood why Lewis had bee somewhat bashful just now.

little

looked

09:26

1219

145 Perfect Match

of joy on his face. Though expressionless, it was apparent he was in a

grab

trouble sorted?”

Lewis blinked, “What?”

issue over

Keira realized the problem was probably still there. She was about to ask if he needed help when Lewis suddenly drew

she was backed against

her.

eyes widened, and her heartbeat

wildly.

ear. “Miss. Olsen, shouldn’t you be

her neck tickled, making

09:26

3/9

145 Perfect Match

…She had been teased!

struggled to calm her racing heart. Just as Lewis was about to look up, she suddenly smiled, grabbed his collar, and pulled

into his ear. “Then

anything inappropriate with

clothes?”

had been

lips so close to his,

without trying them on?”

try them

let go of

then picked up their

closed the door, Keira leaned against the wall, her hand on her wildly beating heart,

a smile on

09.26

4.9

<

145 Perfect Match

Two minutes later.

and walked out, her attention immediately captured by

carried himself with

now, adorned in a tuxedo, his

he looked like a gentleman stepping out of

was sizing him up, Lewis was also

her.

clothes and seldom wore formal

they were looking at each other, old Mrs. Horton’s voice rang out. “Fiona, look at them. They’re truly a match made in heaven, a perfect pair! The children they’ll have will definitely be

sneakily peeking from

09:26

5/9

145 Perfect Match

didn’t know what to

then he took

hand. “I’m going

Keira said, “Oh, okay.”

“Dear wife, see

Keira was speechless.

gotten into him today? He

chuckled softly and gave a

response.

It was soon evening.

another, with luxur

family manor was evident as a large area

the entrance, and there were people giving directions in the

09:26

6/9

145 Perfect Match

guests at the parking lot and escort them to the

visit to the

crystal chandelier and the

featured sofas and

guests at the entrance,

place of honor. Every guest had to greet old

Horton.

her side, old Mrs. Horton allowed her to roam freely and no longer required

she took the opportunity to stand up and

On seeing Keira, she lowered her

deal with her, but in front of

00:20

79

<

145 Perfect Match

answered.

says otherwise!” Isla smiled as she seemingly said casually, “I heard from the

immediately asked, “Mrs. Horton is

well, she’s been staying outside. Today is great-grandmother’s

away for a while. After all, just a few days ago, you were involved in that huge scandal with Mr. Horton! am your father. You should listen to

frowned. “Are you?

146 Marriage Certificate

as my daughter, the Olsen family has raised you. Is this

me?!”

attracted the attention of the people around them, who

immediately frowned and said, “Mind

occasion.”

so

snorted coldly. “Seeing her just annoys me. Shirley, let’s go to wish old

this, I’d better not go in front of old Mrs. Horton and bring bad luck. You

at Keira warily. “Shirley isn’t in good

11.37

1.9

146 Marriage Certificate

her upset. Do

Keira ignored him.

the end, still went to old Mrs. Horton’s side

what was going on over here, Mrs. Olsen took a step forward and

your health getting

cut in before

taken aback, then coughed lightly.,

coughing again? Didn’t I give you cough medicine?

shook her head. “That shouldn’t be the case. The bottle I gave you had a hundred pills;

said with a

lot these past few days. Let’s not talk

  1. Keira, about your relationship with Mr. Horton, it’s

a rumor, isn’t

11:35

2/91

146 Marriage Certificate

knew Mrs. Olsen

Olsen worry, she began, “Actually, he

her sentence, an excited voice came

turned her head and saw Rebecca slowly

over.

she could walk on her own.

She sounded very confident.

“She can be so clingy! Just a few days

like this.”

me or your mother. If people didn’t know any better, they’d think Miss Olsen was

39

146 Marriage Certificate

hospital, I’ve always been keeping track of you. I’ve heard that everyone’s been whispering that there’s something indecent between you and Mr. Horton, but

no longer bore the scars of the past and were full of concern.

absolutely sure! I’ve met Mr. Horton; he’s so cold. How could he be good enough for you? You would never

found herself at a

words.

it so difficult

Lewis?

146 Marriage Certificate

she could speak again, Mrs. Allen was already angry. “How can you talk about your brother like that? It’s only because he’s not here.

about old Mrs. Horton’s 86th birthday and wanted to come since our family is working with the Horton family now! But my dad is working on some photograph, and he says it’ll be restored in the next

and asked,

nodded. “Yeah, apparently it’s one from twenty or thirty years ago… Dad, what’s that

photo has some connection to Mrs. Olsen. Back in Clance, I met Lady South a few times, and we

eyes lit

11:36

<

146 Marriage Certificate

that photo is restored, you must show it

taken aback. “Don’t you have any photos of Lady South at your

I came to Oceanion,

burned all our photos…”

Π

“Over the years, my health has been deteriorating, and I’ve often been ill. It’s been more than twenty

heard about it back then and felt so sorry for you. But how did Lady South pass

Mrs. Olsen

for so many years because her mother

to see Mrs. Olsen muster a

to

her reluctance, Mr.

|||

O

r

146 Marriage Certificate

is restored, I’ll be sure to show

Olsen paused

however, was

to show the photo to

of person who

old Mrs. Horton

a matter of

leave Keira, she had no choice but to follow Mr.

the two walked away, people passed by Keira and Mrs. Olsen, discussing as

that well-protected wife of

<

146 Marriage Certificate

curious about

Mr. Horton has kept a mistress. It looks like pictures were taken, and the servants at the Horton family manor all know about

Olsen looked worriedly at Keira, “Keira,

take me home?”

couldn’t help but laugh and cry

this was an excuse Mrs. Olsen had come up with to help

arm, Keira said, “Mrs. Olsen, let

“What is it?”

“My marriage certificate.”

Comment

first comment

Mrs. Horton

paused slightly,

didn’t understand why Keira wanted her to look at the

Keira to

a cellphone in her hand-her bag and Old Mrs. Horton’s belongings were in the

there today and didn’t want her

knew that no matter what

to ease the

to enter the lounge,

a

to look, and there was Lewis, dressed in a tuxedo and striding in like

Mrs. Horton.

11:05

|||

C

170

Horton is

around who were offering birthday

allowing Lewis to stand in front of

Mrs. Horton.

was filled with smiles as she extended her

I wish you

birthday platitudes. His tersely chosen words

reddened slightly, and she immediately beckoned to him. “You brat, why so formal? For you

Keira could see from his eyes that he was restraining his emotions. He said

at that moment

11:35

Horton

what Old Mrs. Horton and

unconsciously searched the

turned a corner, and he couldn’t find her, so he could only

immediately began to

years. We are curious to know what

Mrs. Horton’s beaming smile, she must

loved to hear these words and nodded in

and proper. I like her

relationship between

11:05

Horton Is

must be your greatest

always has a stern face, and I used to worry

had been perfunctorily responding to

her, starting to praise her grandson and granddaughter-in-law,

wanted to see where Keira was, but his

voice came from the other end, “Boss,

frowned. “Who told you to

fault. She insisted on coming. She said she must come for old Mrs.

her…”

his voice got quieter, evidently very guilty. “Do you really want to

11:35

And

(

Mrs. Horton Is

public today, or

immediately responded in a stern voice.

“Isn’t it because we’re worried that Miss Davis can’t handle this shock? Then Miss Olsen will just have to bear the brunt

to yourself. Keira doesn’t need you

in his eyes. He pressed his hand

a

deep voice, “It’s actually good timing that she has come, just

“Alright

asked, “Where

has just been taken by Isla to change

11:30

Mrs. Horton Is

turned the corner at the end of the hallway with Mrs.

the rest area on the

the corner, they saw

preferred solitude. He immediately approached upon seeing her and said, “Dr. South, I need to talk to you

and asked, “Tell me the truth. Is there something more between you

Keira was perplexed.

an eyebrow. “What do

family could really keep a secret? Lately, the company has been abuzz with talk that you’ve gotten together with my cousin! Are

twitched the corner of her mouth.

immediately, and he was almost sighing. “How could

III

C

6/9

Mrs. Horton Is

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255