Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Chapter 146: Chapter 146 Mrs. Olsen hesitated slightly.
She didn’t understand why Kiera Olsen wanted her to look at the marriage certificate.
Nevertheless, she followed Kiera Olsen to the resting room nearby.
Kiera was dressed in a formal gown, holding only a cell phone; her backpack and Old Mrs. Horton’s belongings were all placed in the adjacent room.
She knew Mrs. Olsen would co today and didn’t want her to worry.
Having been through so much, she knew that no matter what she said, these people would not believe her; thus, she simply brought the marriage certificate along, just to ease Mrs. Olsen’s concerns.
As they were about to head to the resting room, suddenly there was a disturbance at the door.
Both Kiera Olsen and Mrs. Olsen couldn’t help but turn their heads, and saw Lewis Horton arriving. Dressed in a tuxedo, he strode in majestically, heading straight toward Old Mrs. Horton.
The people around, who were offering their birthday felicitations, tactfully stepped aside, allowing Lewis Horton to stand in front of the old lady.
Old Mrs. Horton, with a smile on her face, reached out her hand to him.
However, Lewis Horton did not step forward; instead, he bowed deeply and sincerely said, “Grandmother, I wish you a happy birthday, good health, and long life!”
Unlike others, his birthday greeting was brief, but it conveyed his most sincere wishes.
Old Mrs. Horton’s eyes slightly reddened as she imdiately waved him over, “You brat, why be so formal? All I want is for you to be happy, and to have a loving, lifelong relationship with your wife—that is the greatest joy of my life.”
Lewis Horton’s expression was tense, but Kiera Olsen could see from his eyes that he was holding back his emotions, and he spoke in a hoarse voice, “Grandma, don’t worry, I will.”
“Good, good!” Old Mrs. Horton’s smile at this mont was the most genuine of the evening.
As the conversation touched upon his wife, soone nearby stepped forward with a smile, “Judging by what Old Mrs. Horton and Mr. Horton suggested, will Mrs. Horton make her appearance tonight?”
Upon hearing this, Lewis Horton’s gaze instinctively searched the banquet hall for Kiera Olsen.
However, by this ti, Kiera Olsen and Mrs. Olsen had already turned a corner; he failed to locate them and thus withdrew his gaze, nodding to the speaker.
The people around imdiately began teasing him:
“Mr. Horton finally decided to bring out the wife he has kept hidden for two years. We are all curious about what kind of person she is that could make you so devoted…”
“Seeing Old Mrs. Horton’s smiling face, she must be wonderful!”
These were comnts Old Mrs. Horton delighted in hearing, and she nodded in agreent, “Absolutely, my granddaughter-in-law is beautiful, capable, and well-mannered. I like her very much!”
“The harmonious relationship between Mr. and Mrs. Horton is what you’ve always hoped for, Old Mrs. Horton!”
“Exactly, that brat always wears such a stern face, I was always worried he’d scare my granddaughter-in-law, but now their relationship is very good!”
Initially dismissive of the surrounding few, Old Mrs. Horton now grew interested.
Seeing this, everyone gathered around her, starting to lavish praise on her granddaughter-in-law and grandson. The smile on Old Mrs. Horton’s face visibly increased.
Seeing this, Lewis Horton’s lips slightly curled up, still looking to see where Kiera Olsen was, when suddenly his phone rang.
After a glance, he answered the call; Tom Davis’s voice ca through, “Boss, Miss Davis has arrived.”
Lewis Horton imdiately frowned, “Who told you to bring her here?”
“It’s a misunderstanding, boss. She insisted on coming, saying she had to visit on Old Mrs. Horton’s birthday. Her situation is special, I couldn’t stop her…”
Tom Davis’s voice grew softer, clearly very uneasy, “Do you want to delay announcing your marital status with Miss Olsen today?”
Lewis Horton imdiately said in a stern tone, “Why should it be delayed?”
Tom Davis coughed, “Isn’t it because we’re worried Miss Davis can’t handle the shock? We’ll just have to put Miss Olsen in a difficult position then, at worst, she’ll just get called a howrecker or a mistress again…”
“Put away your little sches, Keira doesn’t need you to speak for her.”
Lewis Horton’s gaze fell, concealing the weariness in his eyes. He pressed his forehead with his hand, a determined look flashing through his eyes as he said in a low voice, “Her arrival is quite tily, just in ti to see that I’m indeed married and dispel any inappropriate thoughts she may have.”
Tom Davis chuckled, “Alright, boss!”
Lewis Horton then asked, “Where is she?”
Tom Davis opened his mouth, “She ca in hospital attire, just went with Isla Olsen to change into a gown!”
…
After Lewis Horton finished his birthday speech, he walked with Mrs. Olsen to the end of the corridor, turning and heading to the first floor lounge.
As soon as they turned the corner, they saw Jalen Riley.
This man with a slightly quirky air seed to be enjoying so quiet ti. Upon seeing her, he promptly walked over, “Dr. South, can I have a word with you?”
Then, he glanced around and asked in a lowered voice, “Tell the truth, is there sothing more between you and my cousin?”
Keira Olsen: ?
She raised an eyebrow, “What do you an?”
Jalen Riley went on, “You think the Horton family can really keep a secret? Lately, it’s been all over the company that you and my cousin are together! Are you really together?”
“…” Keira Olsen twitched her mouth, “Yes, really.”
Seeing her expression, Jalen Riley’s eyes changed, his words tinged with a sigh, “How could you do this? An intellectually-sound person like you… shouldn’t you be drawn to a relationship based on intellect? Knowing it’s wrong, how could you…”
He wanted to scold Keira Olsen, but the harsh words just wouldn’t co out.
Keira Olsen saw his conflict and knew he cared about her. Just as she was about to be honest with Jalen Riley about her relationship with Lewis Horton, Jalen suddenly lowered his voice:
“I’ve already found out who Mrs. Horton is!”
Keira Olsen paused, her eyes twinkling, “Who is she?”
“Her na is Madeleine Davis. She’s been abroad for dical treatnt for many years. My cousin was abroad with her too. He returned to the country recently when her condition stabilized enough for her to make public appearances. I just saw her being personally escorted ho by Mr. Davis. I heard my cousin is going to formally introduce his wife to everyone today…”
As Jalen Riley spoke, he looked at Keira Olsen, “Well, my cousin’s wife might not be in good health, but he has been faithful to her for two years, and they haven’t divorced. It shows they have feelings for each other. You shouldn’t… My cousin might be quite handso, and many won like him, but he’s not right for you… really…”
“Be sensible, don’t do sothing that will bring disgrace upon you. Sotis, gracefully backing out is also an act of generosity and magnanimity. Right, Dr. South?”
Keira Olsen: “…”
Thinking she hadn’t spoken because he had convinced her, Jalen Riley asked, “So where are you going?”
Keira Olsen, “I’m going to show Mrs. Olsen my marriage certificate.”
Jalen Riley: “Oh right, you’re married too. Let’s all just live our best lives then. Co on, I’ll go take a look too, see who your husband is.”
“…”
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