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.

took a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She always said

for

him? Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I realized—she

Keira clenched her jaw.

erupted from

Oliver's exaggerated voice followed. "Grandma, you remember me now? And do you know who this is? This is my

with an enthusiastic, "Oh, my

quickly chimed in, "I'm here,

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

Anyone else…

his own son Lewis was just "anyone

How ridiculous.

feel a pang of sympathy for Lewis. She reached out and

managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when

grandma was

her head on his shoulder and softly

anything for

there by the window, silently watching the view of the

was unclear how much time passed before the noise inside

Marisa and Selena, said, "You two stay here and watch over her. Don't let any unwanted visitors or strangers

dizzy with

Lewis a

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

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 around enough. She hasn't forgotten

in, "Dad, maybe it's time we

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