Lewis's face stiffened.

He glanced over at old Mrs. Horton, but she was focused on Nathan and Oliver, not sparing him even a glance.

Lewis clenched his jaw and tightened his fists, then cautiously called out, "Grandma…"

Still, no response from her.

It was Oliver who finally spoke up. "Lewis, Grandma might not remember you right now. It's crowded in here, and the air's a little stale. You should step outside for a bit."

Keira frowned at those words, clearly wanting to say something. But when she glanced at old Mrs. Horton, she held back.

Lewis had already turned and was striding out of the room.

Keira understood. He didn't want to argue with them in front of his grandma, so she immediately followed him.

Before leaving, she turned to look back.

Old Mrs. Horton was happily chatting with Nathan and Oliver, holding Nathan's hand, seemingly unaware that Lewis and Keira had left.

Keira let out a deep breath and walked out the door, only to see Lewis standing on the balcony.

She quickly joined him, watching as he reached into his pocket, pulled out a cigarette, and lit it.

Keira was taken aback. Since she'd known him, Lewis rarely smoked.

Had things really gotten so bad?

She walked up beside him.

a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on

for a

mean, Oliver is her grandson too. Why didn't she acknowledge him? Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I realized—she didn't reject him… she just didn't dare acknowledge him. She was afraid that if she gave him too much love, there wouldn't be

Keira clenched her jaw.

erupted from inside

exaggerated voice followed. "Grandma, you remember me now? And do you know who this

with

chimed in, "I'm here,

remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let

Anyone else…

own son Lewis

How ridiculous.

moment, Keira couldn't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Lewis. She reached

tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when I was younger, I

was ever good

his shoulder and softly

didn't say anything

the

before the noise inside the room finally

turning to Marisa and Selena, said, "You two stay here and watch over her. Don't let any unwanted visitors or strangers she doesn't want to

the entire day with old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she felt, she managed a smile

then did Oliver give Lewis a mocking look and

you? Grandma's had you all to herself for over

Nathan snorted. "What's there for him to be jealous of? He's hardly ever around, and now she doesn't even remember him! If

in, "Dad, maybe it's time we updated the will. Grandma's

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