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

for

wasn't until later that I realized—she didn't

Keira clenched her jaw.

laughter erupted from inside

you know who this is? This is my wife, Marisa... and this is your

responded with an

chimed in, "I'm

your grandson. Don't

Anyone else…

own son Lewis was just "anyone

How ridiculous.

feel a pang of

her hand tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family…

was ever good to

leaned her head on his shoulder and softly said, "Well,

anything

two of them just stood there by the window, silently watching the view of the Horton estate, seeing the staff moving back

time passed before the noise inside

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

old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with fatigue.

then did Oliver give Lewis a mocking look

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

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…

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

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