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Taylors voice suddenly rose. Although I have never acknowledged you as my daughter, the Olsen family has raised you. Is this the attitude you use to speak to
me?!
His words attracted the attention of the people around them, who then looked over in their direction.
Mrs. Olsen immediately frowned and said, Mind the
occasion.
Keira didnt want to argue here either, so she simply lowered her gaze and stayed silent.
Taylor just snorted coldly. Seeing her just annoys me. Shirley, lets go to wish old Mrs. Horton a happy birthday!
But Mrs. Olsen frowned. With my health like this, Id better not go in front of old Mrs. Horton and bring bad luck. You go. I have a few more words to say to Keira.
Taylor then looked at Keira warily. Shirley isnt in good health, so dont say any nonsense here that will
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make her upset. Do you hear me?
Keira ignored him.
Taylor lost interest and, in the end, still went to old Mrs. Hortons side with Isla.
Seeing that they had finally left and that Isla hadnt noticed what was going on over here, Mrs. Olsen took a step forward and took Keiras hand, Keira, you
Maam, is your health getting worse again?
Keira cut in before she could finish speaking.
Mrs. Olsen was taken aback, then coughed lightly., Its nothing, just a little relapse.
Keira was puzzled. Are you coughing again? Didnt I give you cough medicine? Havent you taken it, or have you finished it?
After that, she shook her head. That shouldnt be the case. The bottle I gave you had a hundred pills; thats enough for three months.
Mrs. Olsen said with a smile, Im fine, just been
thinking a lot these past few days. Lets not talk about
only a rumor, isnt it?
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Keira knew Mrs. Olsen would ask this question.
Not wanting to make Mrs. Olsen worry, she began, Actually, he and I
Before she could finish her sentence, an excited voice came through. Miss Olsen!
Keira turned her head and saw Rebecca slowly walking
over.
She used to be in a wheelchair because she was too weak, but these past few days, her condition improved, and she could walk on her own. Today, she wore a pink dress and, upon reaching Keira, affectionately linked her arm. Ive missed you so much!
She sounded very confident.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen followed her in resignation. Mr. Allen came up, laughing. She can be so clingy! Just a few days without seeing Miss Olsen, and she speaks
like this.
Mrs. Allen feigned anger. Youve never been this dependent on me or your mother. If people didnt know any better, theyd think Miss Olsen was your real sister!
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Rebecca flashed a playful smile at them and continued to gaze at Keira, then whispered, Miss Olsen, even though I was in the hospital, Ive always been keeping track of you. Ive heard that everyones been whispering that theres something indecent between you and Mr. Horton, but thats definitely not true, right?
Her clear eyes no longer bore the scars of the past and were full of concern. Keira smiled. Yeah, those are just rumors. My relationship with Mr. Horton
Before she finished, Rebecca interjected. Your relationship with him must be completely innocent. Of that, Im absolutely sure! Ive met Mr. Horton; hes so cold. How could he be good enough for you? You would never be interested in him. But I heard you got married. What a pity. Otherwise, Id introduce my brother to you! Its time that old man got married!
Keiras lips twitched as she found herself at a loss for
words.
Why was it so difficult to reveal her relationship with
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Before she could speak again, Mrs. Allen was already angry. How can you talk about your brother like that? Its only because hes not here. Otherwise, lets see if you dare to be so disrespectful!
Rebecca stuck out her tongue and whispered to Keira, My brother heard about old Mrs. Hortons 86th birthday and wanted to come since our family is working with the Horton family now! But my dad is working on some photograph, and he says itll be restored in the next couple of days, so he insisted that my brother wait until the photograph is fixed before coming over.
Keira laughed and asked, Restoring an old photograph?
Rebecca nodded. Yeah, apparently its one from twenty or thirty years ago Dad, whats that photo youre having my brother restore, exactly?
Mr. Allen smiled as he looked at Keira and Mrs. Olsen, That photo has some connection to Mrs. Olsen. Back in Clance, I met Lady South a few times, and we happened to take a group picture once.
Hearing this, Mrs. Olsens eyes lit up, My mother?
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Once that photo is restored, you must show it to me!
Mr. Allen was taken aback. Dont you have any photos of Lady South at your place?
Mrs. Olsen shook her head and sighed, Before I came to Oceanion, there was a sudden fire at home that
burned all our photos
Her gaze had a touch of nostalgia, Over the years, my health has been deteriorating, and Ive often been ill. Its been more than twenty years now; Ive long forgotten what my mother looked like
Upon hearing this, Mr. Allen sighed and asked, I heard about it back then and felt so sorry for you. But how did Lady South pass away? She was only in her forties, wasnt she? In the prime of her life
Thats when Keira realized Mrs. Olsen hadnt been in
touch with Clance for so many years because her mother had passed away.
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She pricked up her ears just to see Mrs. Olsen muster a weak smile. Mother died in an accident.
She didnt seem to want to elaborate.
Recognizing her reluctance, Mr. Allen immediately
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stopped prying and said, Once the photo is restored, Ill be sure to show it to both you and Miss Olsen!
Mrs. Olsen paused slightly, then nodded.
Keira, however, was a bit puzzled.
Why would Mr. Allen want to show the photo to her, out of all things?
But she didnt ask further because she was indeed very curious about the kind of person who could beget someone of Mrs. Olsens stature she wondered what sort of person Lady South had been.
With that topic concluded, Mr. and Mrs. Allen saw that the crowd around old Mrs. Horton had dispersed, so they said, Rebecca, lets go and greet the old lady first.
It was a matter of etiquette.
Although Rebecca was reluctant to leave Keira, she had no choice but to follow Mr. and Mrs. Allen.
As the two walked away, people passed by Keira and Mrs. Olsen, discussing as they went.
I heard that Mr. Horton was finally bringing out that well-protected wife of his for everyone to see today!
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Im really curious about who Mrs. Horton is
Did you hear? Lately, it seems Mr. Horton has kept a mistress. It looks like pictures were taken, and the servants at the Horton family manor all know about it. Mrs. Horton must have come back on purpose after finding out about it
After the two moved on, Mrs. Olsen looked worriedly at Keira, Keira, Im not feeling well; how about you
take me home?
Keira couldnt help but laugh and cry at the same time.
She knew this was an excuse Mrs. Olsen had come up with to help her avoid this gathering.
Supporting Mrs. Olsen by the arm, Keira said, Mrs. Olsen, let me take you to see something.
What is it?
My marriage certificate.
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