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.
took a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She always said
for
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
Keira clenched her jaw.
erupted from inside the
remember me now? And do you know who this is? This is my wife, Marisa...
Horton responded with an enthusiastic,
chimed in,
your grandson. Don't let anyone else take
Anyone else…
son Lewis
How ridiculous.
help but feel a pang of sympathy for Lewis. She reached out
small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well,
grandma was ever
head on his shoulder and softly said, "Well, now
anything for
just stood there by the window, silently watching the view of the Horton estate, seeing
time passed before the noise inside
and Selena, said, "You two stay here and watch over her. Don't
was dizzy
give Lewis a mocking look
"Lewis, you're not jealous, are you? Grandma's had you all to herself for over twenty years. It's only fair we get a
hardly ever around, and now she doesn't even remember him! If he has anyone
jump in, "Dad, maybe it's time we updated the will. Grandma's condition
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