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.
breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She always said I was her only grandson and didn't acknowledge anyone
paused 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 acknowledge him. She was afraid that
Keira clenched her jaw.
from inside the
And do you know who this is? This is my wife, Marisa... and this is your
with an enthusiastic, "Oh,
in, "I'm here,
"Mom, make sure you remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let anyone else
Anyone else…
son
How ridiculous.
help but feel a pang of sympathy for Lewis.
a small smile. "Did you see? In
grandma was ever good
his shoulder and softly said, "Well, now you've
anything for
window, silently watching the
was unclear how much time passed before the
said, "You two stay here and watch over her. Don't let any unwanted visitors or strangers she
old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with
Lewis a mocking look and walk
are you? Grandma's had you all to herself for over twenty years. It's only fair we
"What's there for him to be jealous of? He's hardly ever around, and now she doesn't even remember him! If he
it's time we updated the will. Grandma's condition is
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