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.

stubbed out the cigarette and took a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She always said I

paused for a

is her grandson too. Why didn't she acknowledge him? Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that

Keira clenched her jaw.

from

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

responded with

chimed in, "I'm here,

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

Anyone else…

son Lewis was

How ridiculous.

a pang of sympathy for Lewis.

Lewis squeezed her hand tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see?

grandma was ever good to

head on his shoulder and softly said, "Well, now

say anything

silently watching the view of the

was unclear how much time passed before the noise inside the room finally

old Mrs. 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

Horton and was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she felt, she managed a smile

give Lewis a mocking look and

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

there for him to 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

Oliver jump in, "Dad, maybe it's time we updated the will.

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