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.

liked that woman, what chance would Lucinda have to marry Stefan? Lucinda and Stefan were already married; they even showed everyone

could that woman bring to

was just green with

she got owned by Stefan, and they heard she's still

woman who can't

guy is a whole different ball game; every time someone comes, they're always driving a fleet of

the neighbors

she got into the

move into the Ascend Estate, I'd be laughing in

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 makeup,

a distinctive,

the Moore 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. "Hello, our shop is currently under renovation and temporarily

looking at

looked

person,

seen Lucinda

"Sir."

bit puzzled as

Martinez; my grandson's wife is your good friend; I often

said with a grin, "That's right,

Lucinda was taken aback.

Cecilia become Trenton's grandson's wife? Did she marry Owen or

must be

Lucinda was aware of the marriage proposal between Owen and

Lucinda regained her composure. She said to Trenton, "My shop is under renovation; it's a bit noisy, not a great place to entertain guests. Are you here for Cecilia? She's not here right now; if you have

was in the shop;

But Cecilia was hiding.

will be his grandson's wife in the future. No matter how long she hides, she can't

Owen thinking about a secret marriage,

to get the marriage paperwork done, and just to nip Ruby's ambitions in the bud, he would let the whole

to have dinner at home with Owen tonight. They got married today; it should be considered their wedding day, and we should

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

a long history, just a bad