Faux Vows, True Desires

Lucinda was racking her brains on what to say when she saw a few cars pulling up and parking at the front of the shop through the glass door.

Every time cars parked in front of her shop, Lucinda would get a bit jittery.

She was always guessing. Were they customers or other people?

Seeing so many cars, Cecilia also started to feel anxious, as she had just gotten hitched to Owen.

Owen asked her to keep it hush-hush so no one could know they were married.

She was even keeping it from Lucinda.

She saw a person getting out of the car, a bodyguard helping an old man.

"Lucy, my stomach's acting up; I've got to go to the loo."

Cecilia hightailed it to the bathroom as soon as she saw that old man.

The man was Owen's grandpa, who pressured Owen to tie the knot without giving him any time to think.

Lucinda didn't smell a rat; after all, everyone had to rush to the loo at some point.

Owen's grandpa came over with a few bodyguards, escorted by Derek.

He had such a commanding presence that even Lucinda's neighbors were drawn to it, standing on the side of the street and watching. Recently, a lot had been happening at the Serendipity Cafe.

First off, Lucinda, with whom they often interacted, became a big shot in the Anderson family, which shocked the neighbors.

It also shattered the hearts of many guys who were head over heels for her.

The owners of the Serendipity Cafe were two sweet young girls; many of the local vendors had a soft spot for them.

But when they found out Lucinda became a part of the Anderson family, they dared not make a move. Who would dare yoink a girl from Stefan?

Then someone came to stir up trouble, claiming to be Stefan's childhood friend and accusing Lucinda of being a homewrecker.

Such gossip was juicy; everyone loved to listen, but they also had their own judgement.

would Lucinda have to marry Stefan? Lucinda and Stefan were already married; they even showed everyone their marriage certificate when they made

that woman bring

was just green with

owned by Stefan, and

a clueless woman who can't see

whole different ball game; every

the neighbors watching

given; marrying a rich man is a big deal. Lucinda is really lucky; she got into the Anderson

Ascend Estate, I'd be laughing

it a rest. Look at yourself, dreaming of moving into the Ascend Estate. Would the men of the Anderson family fall for you? Look at what Lucinda looks like, then look at yourself." Lucinda was naturally beautiful; she usually dressed modestly and went out without

a

family raised such a daughter; her classiness seemed to be innate. Lucinda didn't realize the people around her were

looking

thought Lucinda looked familiar,

Lucinda in person, that familiarity was even

he had seen Lucinda

"Sir."

a bit puzzled as

be Lucinda; I'm Trenton Martinez; my grandson's wife is your good friend; I often hear her talk about you." "I'm Lucinda;

with a grin, "That's

Lucinda was taken aback.

become Trenton's grandson's wife? Did she marry

be the

aware of the marriage proposal between Owen

to entertain guests. Are

was in the shop; he did his homework before he

But Cecilia was hiding.

and Cecilia will be his

blockhead Owen thinking about

forced Owen to get the marriage paperwork done, and just to nip Ruby's

have dinner at home with Owen tonight. They got married today; it should be considered their wedding day, and we should have a family dinner I've already notified the

with Cecilia; I'll treat you to dinner. The Martinez family and the Anderson family

have had a long history, just a bad