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.

deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me.

paused for

small, bitter laugh. "I never understood why. I mean, Oliver is her grandson too. Why didn't she acknowledge him? Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I

Keira clenched her jaw.

from

And do you know who this is? This is my wife,

Mrs. Horton responded with an

quickly chimed in, "I'm

sure you remember this time—this is your grandson. Don't let

Anyone else…

his own son Lewis was just

How ridiculous.

feel a pang of sympathy for

as she did, Lewis squeezed her hand tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when

was

his shoulder and softly

anything for a

of them just stood there by the window, silently watching the view of the Horton estate,

unclear how much time passed before the noise inside the

said, "You two stay here and watch over her. Don't let any unwanted visitors or strangers she doesn't want to

spending the entire day with old Mrs. Horton and was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she felt, she managed a smile and

did Oliver give Lewis

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

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…

it's time we

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