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...

pain thinking about what

passing, Lewis would be left without any close family, so it was essential to

going to

thought about this, his chest

anything

she could recall past events, it

He quickened his pace.

should've told me sooner. In that case, we'll stay at the Horton

Lewis looked at her.

you focus on your work. But we should both return here

caught, and he chuckled. "Thank

patted his hand.

"Yeah."

a smile and walked into

and seeing their clasped hands, she glanced down at her own. After a brief, unfocused stare, she scoffed and continued following

and saw Fiona accompanying old

turned, so they

arrangements for after she passed. "Fiona, don't worry. After I'm gone, Lewis will surely

protested, "Don't say that, Mrs. Horton! Even if Mr. Horton is willing to look after me, the first branch of the family will bully me! I

"I'm eighty-seven; if I live any longer, I'll turn into an old witch. Fiona, rest assured, you'll live here after I'm gone. As for the first branch... they won't be a problem for

puzzled. "Mrs. Horton, what do

Lewis can't handle them? He's been holding back, pretending to be evenly matched, just to make me too worried

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