Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 17

Stefan had just got off the car when he was suddenly punched by Ike out of nowhere, but he didn't lose his cool. He grabbed the hand Ike used to yank his collar and said in a low voice, "Ike, can you let go?" Lucinda rushed over, pulling Ike away, "Ike, is this how you treat guests? It's Stefan's first time at our place, he's been on the road for so long, hasn't even stepped foot in the door and you've already punched him. Do you hate him that much?"

Ike said, "...Lucinda, you're defending him so much. What has Stefan done to you that you'd even marry him? Do you really know him? Do you know his past?" His own sister was marrying his college buddy.

Ike felt very uncomfortable. "We've known each other for eleven years, how could I not know him? Plus, he was your classmate, right? What secrets could he have?"

Ike said, "... You've grown up, you're all grown up. Why have you become so stubborn?"

Lucinda went silent.

Her brother's reaction was a bit over the top.

In the past, Ike and Stefan were on good terms. Every time school was out, they'd go home together.

"Ike!"

Lucinda's mom, Fiona, also came out.

With her booming voice, Ike involuntarily cringed, but still managed to shoot Stefan a nasty look before turning around to go inside.

Following Fiona was Vincent, Lucinda's dad.

Fiona turned to Stefan.

She hadn't seen Stefan since he graduated from university.

After a few years, meeting again, the once shy and polite boy had suddenly become her son-in-law.


Fiona took a good look at Stefan.

Then, she put on a polite smile and said to Stefan, "Stefan, long time no see, you must be tired from the long ride. Come inside and rest." She nudged her husband subtly, signaling him to lead Stefan inside.

"Mom, Dad, sorry to bother you so late."

As soon as Stefan spoke, he directly addressed Lucinda's parents as mom and dad, catching everyone off guard.

eyebrows, not

a second and then laughed, "I'm the one who called

Fiona said, "Why did you bring so

Now I've brought you a son-in-law,

stuck

stepped forward to help Stefan with

They went inside first.

was held back by

"Mom, what's up?"


pretended to be

you really

you

Fiona was stunned.

get married, she didn't expect her

better than those so-called high-quality men you arranged for me. He's the real

a long time. But you guys

"Stefan works at Ascend Global and lived in Diamond Ridge Estates before we got married. The rent there is crazy high. He must have a good salary to afford it. Ascend Global is

getting married. I'm really envious of him." And with that, Fiona gave her a light smack

and can afford to live in Diamond Ridge Estates. Looks like he's quite eligible. By the way, where

thought about how Stefan would answer her mom's questions and forgot

He's living with his parents

answer


go inside. We can't keep Stefan

asking, Lucinda quickly grabbed her hand and led her

sofa, facing four people

eyes were

coffee table was empty, not even a glass of

get

about her brother as

to Stefan. Stefan immediately made

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