Faux Vows, True Desires

Stefan got a text from Ruby. He read it, but didn't reply.

He never had feelings for Ruby. They just knew each other from their families being close since they were kids.

They practically grew up together, but Stefan wouldn't agree with the idea that they've liked each other since childhood. Stefan looked down at the girl sleeping sweetly against his chest, his gaze softening. He gently touched Lucinda's face with his hand.

Seeing that she didn't wake up, he glanced at the driver, who was focused on the road. He nudged Lucinda a little, then quickly planted a kiss on her cheek.

Stealing a kiss from a girl was both nerve-wracking and chaotic, but also sweet.

After the stolen kiss, Stefan hugged Lucinda tight again, looking ahead as if nothing had happened.

"We're almost there, young master."

"Alright, remember not to call me that when Lucinda and I are together."

"Got it, young master, oh, Mr. Coleman."

The driver immediately changed his way of addressing Stefan.

Suddenly, Lucinda's phone rang.

Stefan wanted to answer it for her, but she woke up.

Realizing she was in Stefan's arms, she quickly moved away.

She gave Stefan an embarrassed smile. She just wanted to take a quick nap, but ended up falling asleep in his arms.

Even though they were legally married, they had an agreement. She was renting him to play her husband, he wasn't her real husband.

According to their agreement, they should avoid physical contact as much as possible.

Lucinda pulled out her phone, checked the caller ID and said to Stefan, "It's Ike." He was definitely calling to check on her.

Lucinda picked up her brother's call.

"Ike."

come home tonight.

where we are." Lucinda looked out the

driver's words, Ike said, "We'll wait for you

for me at

her complaints for fear of being scolded

Stefan was a big deal

got married without her

hanging up, Lucinda yawned and muttered, "I was woken

get home, so she couldn't go

go

an

What lines?

my family asks us why we got married, what are you

her quietly, it was as if she was the woman he loved

were just

you want me to

"You can say that you've liked me for a long time. Today, you bumped into

rented husband. So, she had to come up with a plausible reason to

If her mother believed her, she wouldn't have

divorce in less than a

$500 for a few years of peace and quiet was

"Okay."

a smile, "Sure, I'll answer your parents' questions according to

Stefan, you can answer however you like. If you don't want my mom to know

She didn't mind.

lightly touched her nose, then laughed, "Your mom would

her mother was definitely

married. She calls me so many times a day asking the same

like she was going to be single for the rest of her life. But she

to admire Stefan, "Stefan, your parents are so open-minded. They never interfere with your

open-minded. They don't interfere with my romantic life. My grandma always says that marriage is important.