Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 69

"He ain't even drunk anymore, why's he still knockin' back lemonade?"

Cecilia grumbled, but did as he asked anyway.

He'd got a cold, probably 'cause he'd been drinking too much. Plus she did dunk a bucket of ice water over him.

Just as Cecilia headed to the kitchen, Lucinda gave her a call.

"Cecilia, you okay? Did Owen do something to you? How did his people find you?"

Lucinda and Stefan had returned to the store, only to find Cecilia was gone. After asking her mom, they found out Cecilia had left with some of Owen's people. She was worried about her friend, so she called her up. Luckily, Cecilia picked up, which meant she was okay. At least she was free to move and answer the phone.

"I'm okay."

Cecilia replied in a low voice. "It's a long story. Basically, I pissed off Owen and now he's getting back at me."

"What'd he do? Should I call the cops? I can get Stefan to come over with me."

Lucinda didn't know where Owen lived, but Stefan definitely would.

"Lucinda, no need. Owen didn't do anything. I just dumped a bucket of ice water on him and he's got a cold now. His retaliation is making me do household chores for a few days and taking care of him while he's sick, and I can't leave until he's better."

Cecilia let her friend know about Owen's retaliatory behavior.

I'll tell them I'm super busy and I'm staying at your place for a while to make it easier for work. If

did you getting involved with Owen, and dump ice

I should take responsibility for Owen's cold.

"You sure you don't need me to

it might just

Lucinda could say was, "Then you be careful. If Owen hurts you, you

care of myself." Cecilia reassured her

letting Lucinda come over. Although Lucinda agreed verbally, she asked Stefan after hanging

won't hurt Cecilia. He just wants her to take care of him. You don't need to worry about her. It's her responsibility that Owen's sick, and she's willing to take it. We don't need to interfere. If we bring Cecilia back now, Owen will still find a way to get back at her. Better to let them settle

then he wouldn't do anything else to her. After all, the woman he truly loved

Stefan said softly, "I'll have someone check to make sure Cecilia's safe, then let you

Lucinda nodded.

acted as if nothing had happened and went back to Fiona. "Mom, are you planning to stay for a

the small

want your

decide to come live with me? Aren't you going to take care of dad? And my grandparents are getting

hiding something from me, so you're afraid I'll find out if I stay? Can't I take a few days off from taking care of the family all year round?

said two sentences,

I saw some oranges in the fridge, so I squeezed some juice for you. It's

speaking was Stefan. He really did

"Stefan is considerate and thoughtful, unlike Lucinda, who only knows how to talk

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