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

she feared that after her passing, Lewis would be

going to be

thought about this, his

remember anything else, she still remembered

that she could recall past events, it was still him she worried

He quickened his pace.

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

Lewis looked at her.

work. But we should both return

he chuckled.

hand. "She's

"Yeah."

exchanged a smile and walked

them, and seeing their clasped hands, she glanced down at her own. After a brief, unfocused

Fiona accompanying old

they didn't see who was

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

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

Fiona, rest assured, you'll live here after I'm gone. As for the first branch... they

puzzled. "Mrs. Horton, what do

to be evenly matched, just to make me too worried to die. But you see,

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