Chapter 333
Keira was indeed panicking, terrified that the whip might even slightly touch Mary.

….
As she watched Ken lift the whipd, ready to bring it down, she could no longer hold back and stepped forward with large strides. Just as she was about to speak, a voice rang out.

“Stop!”

It was Ellis!

Keira halted in her tracks and immediately turned toward him.

Even Ken was trembling, feeling that if Ellis didn’t show up, he wouldn’t know how to end this show!

He immediately dropped the whip, looked at Ellis, and continued acting. “Ellis, what are you doing? The Davis family is executing family law. Surely you’re not going to stop us.”

Ellis understood the insinuation in his tone and coughed. “The child is mine.”

As soon as he said those words, a chorus of sharp intakes of breath filled the surroundings!

Even Christina and Victoria, who had been enjoying the spectacle, stared at Ellis in astonishment.

“Ellis, what nonsense are you talking about? How could Mary’s child be yours?”

“Yeah, Ellis, don’t get yourself into that mess.”

Ellis didn’t care about these two and instead looked at Mary.

Mary, who was kneeling on the ground, was now overwhelmed with shock and joy as she looked earnestly at Ellis.

Was he finally willing to acknowledge the child?

In a moment, Mary had tears in her eyes, feeling like her sincere devotion wasn’t in vain.

Ken pretended to be surprised. “What? It’s yours? Mary, is this true? When did you and Ellis become a couple?”

Mary bit her lip and remained silent.

Ellis then said, “During our last matchmaking meeting, it was love at first sight. We didn’t have the chance to inform you yet…”

“I see!”

Ken immediately dropped the whip, went forward to help Mary up, and then looked at Ellis. “You two are really something. You’ve scared an old man like me. To think you’d keep such wonderful news hidden; by the way, Ellis, when do you plan to get engaged?”

Mary tensed slightly as she turned to look at Ellis.

What did he mean?

While contemplating, Ellis said, “As soon as possible. I’ll discuss it with my parents.”

Ken said, “Good, then I’ll be waiting for the happy news!”

Leaving this remark, Ken turned to Chad. “What are you doing standing around? Hurry up and put away the whip, lest we become a laughingstock again!”

Chad was speechless.

Ken then glanced at Mary before laughing. “Alright, I’ve shown my face. This sort of occasion should be left to you young people to enjoy; I’ll be leaving now.”

With those words, Ken took Chad and departed.

After the two had left, Mary wanted to say something to Ellis, but the people around them had already closed in, coming forth to congratulate them.

“Mr. Olsen, congratulations!”

“Director Davis, this truly is a double blessing for you!”

“Congratulations, congratulations…”

“I wish you both a lifelong union and hearts forever entwined!”

“…”

Seeing the crowd envelop the pair, Keira gave a wry smile, feeling relieved. She turned to Lewis and said, “What do you say? Do you think Ellis really believes the child is his?”

If he did, that would be very strange.

But if he didn’t… wouldn’t that mean Mary was seen as a liar in his eyes? Why would he stand up for her then?

Could it be…

Keira’s eyes lit up, and she immediately looked at Lewis. “Do you think Ellis might actually like Mary…”

The rest of her words stopped short upon seeing Lewis’s expression.

Because she realized that Lewis was staring at the doorway, where the backs of Ken and Chad were visible.

With that look, he must be thinking about his biological mother again, right?

His own uncle was right in front of him, but he didn’t recognize Lewis…

Even if there was no real contact, would looking at a photo be so difficult? But it was clear they had never paid attention, which meant the Davis family really didn’t care about their nephew, Lewis!

Seeing him like this, Keira immediately felt a twinge of heartache.

She took her focus off Mary and put all her attention on Lewis. She clasped his hand. “It’s okay, I’m still by your side.”

Lewis seemed to come to his senses then, lowering his head and sighing quietly. He tightened his grip on her hand. “Keira, don’t ever leave me.”

“Okay.”

“Keira, everyone else has someone to love them, but I only have you and Grandma. And Grandma’s health isn’t good… She’s recuperating in Oceanion, and now, I only have you.”

“I know, I understand.”

Keira hugged him, always feeling like something was not quite right. As she pondered, his large hand tightly encircled her waist. “Keira…”

Keira immediately stopped her wild thoughts. “I’m here.”

The banquet ended with the good news of Mary and Ellis’s impending engagement.

After everyone dispersed, Mary finally had the chance to speak alone with Ellis. She followed him into his car, as Ellis was going to drive her home himself.

In the car, Mary still found it unbelievable. Was she really together with Ellis? Her youthful fondness had turned into current joy.

While she was still basking in happiness, the cold voice of the man next to her suddenly came through. “Find a time to get rid of the child.”

Upon hearing these words, Mary stiffened instantly. She looked at Ellis in disbelief. “What… did you just say?”

Ellis irritably loosened his tie. “Mary, what are you still pretending for? This act you and your uncle are putting on, isn’t it just to force me? Fine. I’ll accept you as a person, but that doesn’t mean I’m ready to happily be a father, does it?!”

What Lewis could see, Ellis could see as well. Ken was clearly putting on an act.

But Mary only felt a chill rush from the top of her head to the soles of her feet, drenching her, as she looked at Ellis in shock. “You still don’t believe this child is yours?”

Ellis suddenly tugged at his tie again. “I told you I have a low sperm count!”

Ever since he learned about this condition, he consulted several doctors and even tried traditional medicine, but nothing worked. The doctors all suggested that he relax and leave it to fate. But they also told him to prepare to be childless for life… that maybe he could adopt a few children.

So, how could he possibly have a child?! Had Mary created a medical miracle for him?

Mary looked at him in shock. “If you don’t trust me, why did you still stand up for me?!”

Why? Ellis was stunned. He didn’t know why either. He only knew that at that moment, the only thought in his head was that he didn’t want to see Mary get hurt.

Elsewhere, Lewis was driving, taking Keira back to the South household. On the way, Keira was still carefully observing his expression, to see if he was still upset, but his brow remained furrowed, his expression somber and troubled.

Keira was about to comfort him when her phone suddenly rang. Picking it up, she glanced at it and saw that the caller ID displayed no number!

She answered with a frown, and an electronic voice came through from the other side. “Keira, Mary and Ellis are about to be engaged, and you’ve finally completed the first task.”

Keira’s heart skipped a beat, and her pupils suddenly contracted. She wanted to ask who they were, but she understood that Keira wouldn’t ask such a question.

She lowered her gaze and spoke softly, “I want to go back. Can I do that?”

“Heh, you want to come home now? Is it because your biological mother, Jodie South, has been caught and brought back?”

Keira immediately clenched her fingers. “How is she? I want to see her.”

“It’s not impossible.”

The other side laughed. “I can show you the way home.”