Faux Vows, True Desires

Lucinda was staring at Stefan. He was really good at lying; you couldn't tell at all from his face.

Fiona laughed, "Your intention to support us financially is enough for me, you don't really need to give us a third of your paycheck. We don't lack money. And don't forget to support your parents too." Stefan laughed, "My parents are also well off, always worried about our generation not saving enough and want to subsidize us."

"Stefan, since you and Lucinda have signed the marriage agreement, it's time for us to meet your parents."

After saying this, Fiona turned to her daughter, "Have you met Stefan's parents since you came back to the city?"

"Mom, I've been busy."

"So, you haven't met Stefan's parents yet? You're too busy? How's business at your restaurant..." Fiona glanced at the bustling restaurant, her voice dropped significantly, "Doesn't the number of customers decrease in the evening? Can you ask Cecilia to help, and then find time to go with Stefan to meet his parents? Are you avoiding meeting Stefan's parents? Lucinda, you should do this, are you afraid his parents will dislike you because you're not pretty enough?"

Lucinda whispered, "I'm not ugly."

She wasn't mentally prepared to meet Stefan's parents. If Stefan was an ordinary person like her, she wouldn't be stressed. But he was the heir to a wealthy family. Even if he said his family was easy to get along with, she still felt pressure.

"Mom, don't blame Lucinda. It's because I'm too busy. My home is far from the city and it takes too much time to commute. I plan to take Lucinda to meet my parents on my day off this weekend." Stefan couldn't stand his beloved wife being blamed, even if the person scolding her was her own mother.

Fiona said, "Stefan, don't protect her. I know her character very well. I know what she's thinking."

"Really, mom? So what am I thinking right now?"

After saying this, Fiona lightly patted her. Of course, not too hard.

"Mom, have some orange juice."

A certain husband, protective of his wife, quickly picked up the glass of orange juice and handed it back to Lucinda's mom.

him. He knew how to protect Lucinda without offending her mother; he would definitely make a good

finished, she took a break. Stefan picked up her suitcase and said, "Mom, I'll take your suitcase

with a hidden agenda, "I am a bit tired. I'll go with you and rest at

and Stefan let her go

to check on Cecilia.

a hunch that Cecilia's conflict with Owen had

a responsible guy, and she didn't

accompanied

asked, "Stefan, are you living with Lucy

used to live in Diamond Ridge Estates, but after marrying Lucy, I moved in with her to save costs. Lucy spends her free time writing, her

started writing novels in middle school, and I never thought

were filled with pride. She thought her daughter

be mutual respect and effort in a marriage. It shouldn't always fall on

my wife. No matter what, it's my

his answer, but still said, "You'll make Lucy dependent

become wilful just because

made a great choice this time. Stefan

chatted while walking and soon

door, Fiona saw a bed in the living room

in separate

here. It's new, and we just bought it,

Stefan's explanation was natural.

nodded. The bed was

bed was bought by Lucinda for Stefan. But since they bought it, Stefan hadn't slept on