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

for a

he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I

Keira clenched her jaw.

erupted from

know who this

Horton responded with an enthusiastic,

quickly chimed in, "I'm

"Mom, make sure you remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let

Anyone else…

son Lewis was

How ridiculous.

couldn't help but feel a pang of

"Did you see? In

grandma was ever good to

and softly said, "Well, now you've got

anything for a

by the window, silently watching the view of the Horton estate, seeing the

how much time passed before the noise

of 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

old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she

give Lewis a mocking

said, "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 turn to show her some

ever around, and now she doesn't even remember him! If he has anyone

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

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