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.

moment she did, Lewis stubbed out the cigarette and took a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me.

for

something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I realized—she didn't reject him… she just didn't

Keira clenched her jaw.

laughter erupted from inside the

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

Mrs. Horton responded with an

chimed in, "I'm here,

"Mom, make sure you remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let anyone else take up all the space in

Anyone else…

Nathan, his own son Lewis was just

How ridiculous.

help but feel a pang of sympathy for

tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see?

grandma was

leaned her head on his shoulder and softly

say anything for a

them just stood there by the window, silently watching the view of the Horton estate, seeing

passed before the noise inside the room

Horton's room. Oliver spotted Lewis right away and, 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

from spending the entire day with old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she felt,

did Oliver give Lewis a mocking

"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

jealous of? He's hardly ever around, and now she doesn't even remember him! If he has anyone to blame, it's himself for not being

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

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