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.

the cigarette and took a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She always said I was her only grandson and

paused for

small, bitter laugh. "I never understood why. I mean, Oliver is her grandson too. Why didn't she acknowledge him? Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I

Keira clenched her jaw.

erupted from

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

responded with an enthusiastic, "Oh,

chimed in, "I'm

time—this is your grandson. Don't let anyone else

Anyone else…

his own son Lewis was just "anyone

How ridiculous.

feel a pang of sympathy for Lewis. She

did, Lewis squeezed her hand tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when I was younger, I really only

his grandma was ever good to

head on his shoulder and softly said, "Well, now you've got

say anything for a

silently watching the view of

before the

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 see

Horton and was dizzy with fatigue.

then did Oliver give Lewis a mocking look and

Grandma's had you all to herself for over twenty years. It's only fair we get a turn to show her

be 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 around enough. She hasn't

made Oliver jump in, "Dad, maybe it's

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