Faux Vows, True Desires

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.

furrowed his eyebrows,

a second and then laughed, "I'm the

Stefan unload many gifts from the car, Fiona said, "Why did you bring so much stuff,

say we're not short of anything except a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Now I've brought you a son-in-law,

cheekily stuck

stepped forward to help Stefan with

They went inside first.

back by

"Mom, what's up?"

to be

to ask, did you really

already tell you guys? Would I trick

Fiona was stunned.

didn't expect her to get

Stefan is far better than those so-called high-quality men you arranged for me.

known him for a long time. But you guys didn't interact privately, do you

He must have a good salary to afford it. Ascend Global is

position is not low, his family is very open-minded, not like my mom always nagging me about getting married. I'm really envious of him." And with that, Fiona gave her a light smack on the head. Fiona said unhappily, "Women age fast. I just want you to find a better man while you're

he's quite eligible. By the way, where does his family live? How many are there

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

He's living with

answer left Fiona

keep Stefan waiting for too long.

that Fiona would keep asking, Lucinda quickly grabbed her

sofa, facing four people sitting on

were on

table was empty, not even

get Stefan a

brother as

naturally sat next to Stefan.