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For six years, I had been Keith's betrothed. He lavished me with attention but never spoke of marriage. Gathering my nerve, I asked him to wed me at my birthday celebration, only for him to depart without a word. Later, someone captured an image of him embracing the girl from next door. He was irritated by my independent action and claimed I was being distrustful. Yet I later discovered him chuckling with his companions. "Zoey clings to me out of gratitude for her parents' life-saving deed. I believe I've settled that obligation after all this time." With a pained smile

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Elizabeth even invited journalists to capture the moment on camera.


Keith lounged nonchalantly against a stone column, occasionally shooting me haughty and self-assured looks. "Gran, isn't this a bit much? Couldn't you have just phoned us? Why all the fuss?"


Elizabeth's walking stick hit the floor with a resounding crack. "Hush! This isn't your place to comment!"


She then addressed the gathering in a louder voice. "I have a significant announcement to make today. My grandson Keith and Zoey are officially terminating their engagement!"


The room buzzed with murmurs. Keith almost lost his balance in surprise. "Grandmother, are you certain you haven't made an error?" he questioned.


"I may be elderly, but I'm not losing my mind!" she retorted.


After helping Elizabeth to her room, I left alone, only to be intercepted by Keith. "Zoey, what's going on? Are you trying to play games? I've already consented to marry you. What more do you want? Is this drama really necessary?"


Chapter 7