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.

used to dote on me. She always said I was her only grandson and didn't

paused for a

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

Keira clenched her jaw.

from

remember me now? And do you know who this is? This is my wife, Marisa... and

Mrs. Horton responded with an

chimed in,

remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let anyone else take up all the space in

Anyone else…

Nathan, his own son

How ridiculous.

pang of sympathy for Lewis. She

smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when I was

grandma was ever good

and softly said, "Well,

say anything for a

by the window, silently watching the view of the

how much time passed before

Horton's room. Oliver spotted Lewis right away and, turning to Marisa and Selena, said, "You two

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

Oliver give Lewis

said, "Lewis, you're not jealous, are you? Grandma's had you all to herself for over twenty years. It's only

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 forgotten anyone else… just

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

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