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.

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

that woman bring to

was just green

owned by Stefan, and

clueless woman who

every

neighbors watching from afar

really lucky; she got into the Anderson family and moved into the Ascend Estate; it's something to be envious

move into the Ascend Estate, I'd

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 makeup, but she was

had a distinctive, classy

family raised such a daughter; her classiness seemed to be innate. Lucinda didn't realize the people around her were discussing her. When she saw an old man coming in, she immediately stood up to greet him.

was looking at

her photo, he thought Lucinda looked familiar,

person,

seen Lucinda

"Sir."

was a bit puzzled as

grandson's wife is your good friend; I often hear

a grin, "That's

Lucinda was taken aback.

Trenton's grandson's wife?

be

Lucinda was aware of the marriage proposal

bit noisy, not a great place to entertain guests. Are you here for Cecilia? She's not here right now; if you have anything to tell her, you can tell me and I'll pass

the shop; he did his homework

But Cecilia was hiding.

they've already done the paperwork for the marriage, and Cecilia will be his grandson's wife in the future. No

thinking about a

marriage paperwork done, and just to nip Ruby's ambitions in the

today; it should be considered their wedding

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

have had a long history, just a bad