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,

then laughed, "I'm the one who called you guys

"Why did you

a son-in-law or daughter-in-law. Now I've

stuck out

to help Stefan with the

They went inside first.

held back

"Mom, what's up?"


pretended to be

you

you

Fiona was stunned.

she kept pushing her daughter to get married, she didn't expect her to get married

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

a long time. But you guys didn't interact privately,

"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 the biggest corporation

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.

quite eligible. By the

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

in Pinehurst. He's living

dismissive answer


keep Stefan waiting for too long.

would keep asking, Lucinda quickly grabbed her hand

a single sofa,

were on

coffee table was empty, not

get Stefan a glass

about her brother

sat next to Stefan. Stefan

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