Time was running out...

A heavy feeling settled in Keira's chest.

She had a close bond with old Mrs. Horton. Back in Oceanion, old Mrs. Horton had relied on Keira during her stay. She always took Keira's side and defended her.

It was old Mrs. Horton who had convinced Lewis to believe in their marriage...

After that, no matter what Keira did, old Mrs. Horton was always incredibly supportive.

Yes...

Her time was indeed running out; back in Oceanion, she only had two months left to live. It was only after taking Keira's medication that her condition stabilized.

But after all, she was eighty-seven years old, and her health was failing...

Keira's heart grew heavier. "Since that's the case, you should've been with her instead of me. You should stay with Grandma."

Lewis lowered his gaze. "Grandma insisted I stay with you."

He had returned to the Horton residence several times, but each time, old Mrs. Horton would send him back, telling him to stay with Keira because she was worried she would lose Keira again...

a suffocating pain thinking about

had told the doctor she feared that after her passing, Lewis would be left without any close family, so it was essential to take good

to be

about this, his

couldn't remember anything else, she still remembered

recall past events, it was still

He quickened his pace.

him, saying, "You should've told me sooner. In that case, we'll stay at

Lewis looked at her.

on your work. But we should both return here every evening to be with Grandma and

and he chuckled. "Thank you,

hand. "She's

"Yeah."

and walked into old Mrs.

seeing their clasped hands, she glanced down at her own. After

saw Fiona accompanying old Mrs. Horton

they didn't see who was

"Fiona, don't worry. After I'm gone, Lewis will surely

Horton! Even if Mr. Horton is willing to look after me, the

rest assured, you'll live here after I'm gone. As

"Mrs. Horton, what do

holding back, pretending to be evenly matched, just to make me too worried to die.

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