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Vehicles bustled around them.â
When Keira turned her head to look over, Howard had already grabbed her arm, giving her a wary
glance.
But Keira didnât speak; instead, she calmly looked at
Tom.
Seeing her determined attitude, Howard tried to please Tom with a smile. âYou must be Mr. Davis,
right? Sorry, we came from Clance to pay our respects, and
the child wanted milk, but we had no hot water⦠The childâs mother here⦠she was looking to see if
you had any water in the houseâ¦â
Keira didnât offer any further explanation, just quietly watching Tom.
To her surprise, Tom glanced at her only briefly before immediately saying, âThe Horton family has
plenty of hot water. Shall I get someone to bring it over to you?â
Keira frowned slightly.
What did Tom mean by that?
He didnât recognize her?
ing Keiraâs hanand, she said to Tom, âMr. Davis, we, we appreciate yourour help. Weâll head back to
the car car
stared at Tom but savsaw him merely nod at them.m. ize then turned blablank as he looked ahead, his
tched with deep painain.
felt confused as she wasvas dragged out of the ity guardâs lounge by Howardâs mother, while still ng
back to look at Tomom.
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why Tom didnât recognize her, Howardâs mother sneered. âWhat were you just doing? You were trying
to cozy up to Mr. Davis, and not even looking at the time! Didnât Howard tell you on the way here? I
heard Mr. Davis and Mrs. Horton are very close, friends even. Heâs in pain right now, so why are you
shamelessly butting in?â
After speaking, Howardâs mother released her arm and scoffed. âHoward said you pretend to be aloof
and dislike socializing, but it seems youâre not averse to mingling. You just havenât seen a real affluent
family before, have you? When you finally do, you still fawn over them.
âYou should take a good look at yourself in the mirror. Have you seen what you look like right now? You
still have the nerve to approach people! At least wash your face clean, wonât you? Arenât you
embarrassed?â
Disdainfully curling her lip, Howardâs mother returned to the car with Keira.
On the contrary, Keira was slightly taken aback when she heard this.
âWash my face?â
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