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.

moment she did, Lewis stubbed out the cigarette and took a deep breath. "Grandma used to dote on me. She

paused for

Did he do something unforgivable? It wasn't until later that I realized—she didn't reject him… she just didn't dare acknowledge him. She was

Keira clenched her jaw.

from

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

Mrs. Horton responded with an

quickly chimed in,

grandson. Don't let anyone else take up all the space

Anyone else…

Nathan, his own son

How ridiculous.

but feel a pang of

hand tightly, managing a small smile. "Did you see? In this family… well, when I was younger, I

his grandma was ever

head on his shoulder and softly said, "Well, now you've got

anything for

there by the window, silently watching the view of

time passed before the noise inside

and Oliver stepped out 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

was dizzy with fatigue. But despite how she felt, she

did Oliver give Lewis a

to herself for over

remember him! If he has anyone to blame, it's himself for not

maybe it's time we updated the will.

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