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.

Also, about my family. 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 my mom calls you to check. You

How did you getting involved with Owen, and dump ice

In fact, I should take responsibility for Owen's cold. He's not going to hurt me,

asked, "You sure you don't need me

just stir up more trouble between me

say was, "Then you be careful. If Owen hurts you, you must call the police and let me

care of

Although Lucinda agreed verbally, she asked Stefan

Owen's sick, and she's willing to take it. We don't need to interfere. If we bring Cecilia back now,

him, then he wouldn't do anything else to her. After all, the woman he truly loved was Ruby. No other woman could catch his eye. Persuaded by

that she was still worried about Cecilia, Stefan said softly, "I'll have someone check to make sure Cecilia's

Lucinda nodded.

and went back to Fiona. "Mom,

the small suitcase

want your mom

going to take care of dad? And my grandparents are getting old, aren't you

I take a few days off from taking care of the family all year round? Without me, they can't live? Didn't your dad and grandparents

sentences, and her mom

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

speaking was Stefan. He really did squeeze some

juice from Stefan and praised him, "Stefan is considerate and thoughtful, unlike Lucinda, who only knows how to talk

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