Faux Vows, True Desires

After hearing the full story, Lucinda looked at her friend, filled with guilt and regret.

"Lucy, don't beat yourself up. This is my mess; I made the promise; it had nothing to do with you. It's not your fault. At least I got a pretty penny from him, right? As long as I stand my ground and play my part well, I won't lose anything."

Lucinda gave her friend a tight, silent hug.

Cecilia just smiled slightly.

The complicated relationship between her and Owen was all because of Lucinda. Even if she appeared relaxed, as if she didn't care, Lucinda would still feel upset and blame herself.

Unless she and Owen could also be as happy as Lucinda and Mr. Coleman were,

But that was impossible.

The path she and Lucinda were on may be the same, but there were many forks in the road.

Owen was head over heels for Ruby.

"If you ever need my help with anything, you have to let me know."

Cecilia laughed, saying, "Of course, I won't be shy about it. Don't look like I'm going to hell; it's just a marriage. I was bound to get hitched sooner or later, with whoever, but we still need to get a marriage certificate."

"Cecilia."

Lucinda didn't try to persuade Cecilia to leave Owen; she knew it was an agreement between Cecilia and Owen. Even if this whole thing was because of her, she couldn't convince Cecilia to break her promise to Owen.

Although she didn't know who her biological parents were, she was lucky to be spoiled like a real daughter by her adoptive parents for over twenty years. She was also very fortunate to have a kind friend like Cecilia in this complicated world.

Blue Corporation.

In the vice president's office, Ethan Blue's desk was piled high with paperwork that needed his attention. He was busy at work when his mobile phone suddenly rang.

He answered the call; it was Shirley.

"Janice Blue suddenly started crying; nothing I do can console her."

Ethan quickly asked, "Is her doll still there?"

"Yes, Janice is crying while holding the doll; I don't know why. Just after nap time, Janice was lost in thought by the window, then she started crying." "Has she seen anyone?"

by, but I didn't let her see Janice. Then Nathan Blue came back, and Ms. Porter left with him. Since then,

away. Keep an eye on her; don't

on the road; tell the driver to go slow. Janice's situation is what it is; even if you rush back, you can't

this house, only Shirley cared for him and his

hoping for

He put aside the pile of unfinished paperwork, grabbed

An hour later.

she approached him and said,

my mom still

she's still

welled up as she

probably Janice's life

If Lucinda returned, Janice might have a chance

in

He saw his mother sitting by the window, holding the doll. Her long

cut her hair in a very long

hair, so she kept

Ethan's heart ached.

hadn't been a father yet. He didn't know how painful it was to lose a child. But he remembered that the

was so great that she couldn't move on and didn't

truly experienced maternal love

and gently

Ethan's footsteps. As she turned her head, Ethan saw her swollen

His heart ached.

"Mom."

forward, softly calling her

Janice looked at him.

at her, seeing something different in her

like looking at his father. Her eyes were full of dependence, love, and trust, but now her

"Mom."

Ethan called softly.

dare to be sure. Was it just his

she know he was

"Lucy."

speak, her voice