# Chapter 717: The Heartbreaking Gift of Pretending
Hello everyone, it's me again! How are you all doing? Today I will continue to walk with you and review Chapter 717 of *"My Accidental Husband is a Billionaire Reviews"* — a chapter that will pull at your heartstrings like never before. If you thought you knew the depth of Grandma’s love and Lewis’s quiet strength, think again. Because in this chapter, we learn that sometimes the greatest love is hidden in a lie, and the bravest thing we can do is pretend. So sit back, grab some tissues, and let’s dive into this emotional journey together.
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When Keira finally gathered the courage to tell Lewis the truth, she thought she was delivering a gift — the revelation that his grandmother had never truly forgotten him. "Actually, Grandma didn't forget you... My medicine really worked, she—" She paused, not knowing how to continue.
But Lewis cut her off, his voice calm yet heavy. "I know."
Keira froze. "You know?"
"Yeah." Lewis lowered his head, a bitter smile crossing his lips. "Did you forget? Grandma used to have Alzheimer's. Every time she had an episode, I was the only person she recognized. She always said she'd never forget me."
Those words hung in the air like a silent bell. Keira could feel her heart tighten. Lewis instinctively reached for a cigarette, but after a moment's hesitation, he withdrew his hand, letting it fall limply to his side. His gaze drifted to the window, where dark clouds gathered in the distance, as if the sky itselfmirrored the storm within him.
His voice came out low, almost distant. "How could Grandma forget her favorite grandson? She even remembers Oliver... So, just like you said, she must've pretended not to recognize me, knowing I couldn't handle her leaving. Maybe she thought that if I got used to the sadness now, I wouldn't be as devastated when she's really gone."
Keira’s eyes welled up. She reached out and grasped Lewis’s hand, feeling the warmth of his fingers intertwining with hers. She hadn’t understood before — just how deep Grandma’s love for Lewis ran, and just how much Lewis trusted that love. He didn’t need proof, because he already knew. He knew his grandmother better than anyone, and he knew that her final act was one of selfless protection.
She looked at him, her voice trembling just enough to betray her emotion. "So what do we do next?"
"We play along." Lewis lowered his eyes. "I can't let Grandma worry about me as she's leaving. Even now, she's still concerned about me. How can I let her down? Keira, starting tomorrow, let's try to be happy."
Keira swallowed hard, but quickly nodded. "Okay."
Lewis held her hand tightly, as if anchoring himself to the present.
That night, they slept in each other's arms. But sleep offered no true rest. In the middle of the night, Keira was roused by Lewis’s restless tossing and turning. Half-asleep, he kept murmuring "Grandma" under his breath, then jolted upright, panic flashing in his eyes. He would rush downstairs, check on old Mrs. Horton in her room, feel her breathing, and only then return to bed, reassured.
Keira watched him, silently sighing. Grandma didn’t have much time left. The sudden collapse earlier that day was not just a warning — it was a shadow creeping closer.
The next morning, when Keira woke, Lewis was still asleep. She didn't wake him. She couldn't. He had only managed to drift off near dawn after several trips to check on Grandma, and he desperately needed the rest. So she quietly slipped out of bed, vowing to carry the weight of the day for him.
Downstairs, old Mrs. Horton was already up, being helped down by Fiona. Marisa and Selena were hovering nearby, making sure she was comfortable while she had breakfast. It was a strangely ordinary scene, but there was an undercurrent of tension in the air.
Keira walked over, but before she could say anything, Marisa smiled at her — though the smile didn’t quite reach her eyes. "Miss Olsen, the old lady would love to have a meal prepared by you for lunch. Would that be okay?"
Keira paused slightly at her words, then glanced at old Mrs. Horton.
The old woman was smiling, though there was a sharp glint in her eyes — a glint that Keira recognized, a glint of knowing something others didn’t. Old Mrs. Horton probably didn’t want Keira to feel pressured. So before she could speak, Keira nodded. "Of course. I'll have it ready by lunchtime."
Old Mrs. Horton had always loved her cooking. Now, with so little time left, how could Keira refuse? It didn’t matter if Marisa was trying to boss her around. As long as Grandma was the one eating... Keira would do anything.
With that thought, she headed into the kitchen. As she walked in, she overheard Selena asking old Mrs. Horton, "Great-Grandma, do you know who she is?"
Mrs. Horton hesitated for a moment before answering, "No."
"She's the new housekeeper."
Selena’s words made Keira smirk slightly. *They want to treat me like a servant? They have no idea what’s coming!* But right now, Keira wasn’t interested in arguing with them. There were more important things than petty power struggles.
She entered the kitchen and found Fiona there, her eyes red and swollen. When Fiona saw Keira, she immediately rushed over. "Miss Olsen, don't take it to heart. Mrs. Horton just doesn't recognize you anymore."
Keira patted her gently on the shoulder. "I'm fine, and so is Lewis. Don't worry, Fiona."
Fiona’s eyes filled with fresh tears. She had no idea that old Mrs. Horton was pretending — she was genuinely worried that Keira and Lewis would be heartbroken, and that’s why she’d come to offer a few words of comfort. Keira sighed quietly. Such kindness, such loyalty. It only made her heart heavier.
Just then, a commotion erupted from outside — startled voices from Marisa and Selena, the sound of a chair scraping, and the unmistakable sound of someone vomiting. Keira rushed out and saw old Mrs. Horton lost in the throes of vomiting up the food she’d just eaten, accidentally covering both Marisa and Selena in the process.
After the episode subsided, old Mrs. Horton looked at them with an apologetic expression. "Sorry, I couldn't help it."
Marisa and Selena stood there, staring down at the mess on themselves with undisguised disgust, glaring at the grandmother for a moment. But they had no choice but to swallow their anger. This was the matriarch of the family, after all — the one who held the legacy together.
Marisa took a deep breath, forcing a tight smile. "We'll go change and be back later."
With that, they both scurried off, leaving Keira standing in the doorway, her heart aching.
This was not the end of her worry. It was only the beginning.
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And that, my dear readers, is where we leave this heart-wrenching chapter. What a beautiful yet painful exploration of love, sacrifice, and the unspoken promises between a grandson and his grandmother. Lewis’s decision to play along, to embody happiness when his heart is breaking — is nothing short of heroic. And Keira, standing beside him, proves once again why she is the perfect partner for him. She doesn’t just love Lewis; she understands him, even when his pain is hidden behind a calm facade.
**Reader's Impressions & Star Rating:**
This chapter is a tearjerker in the truest sense. The emotional depth is staggering — from Lewis’s quiet confession to Keira’s tender support, and Grandma’s intentional deception born from love. It makes you think about how much we do for the people we love, and how sometimes the greatest act of love is pretending not to feel the pain. The way the author weaves Alzheimer's, family drama, and quiet resilience together is masterful. I loved every heartbreaking moment of it.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ **Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars.**
**Next Chapter Prediction:**
Now that old Mrs. Horton has shown signs of declining rapidly, and with Marisa and Selena starting to play their petty games, I predict Keira will discover a new scheme against her and Lewis. But more importantly, with the grandmother’s time growing shorter, we might finally witness a final emotional confrontation — or a heartfelt moment where Grandma, in a lucid moment, reveals something she’s kept hidden — perhaps a family secret or a final request that changes everything. Lewis and Keira will have to keep up their act, but the cracks are beginning to show.
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