Faux Vows, True Desires

Owen unlocked the car, gesturing to Cecilia that it was okay to get out.

Cecilia carelessly stuffed his black card into her pocket. Seeing her nonchalant attitude, Owen couldn't help but remind her, "Cecilia, that's a black card; it's loaded. You're just going to casually stuff it in your pocket?"

"And what should I do then? Frame it in gold and hang it on the living room wall?"

Owen was left speechless.

"The more I baby it, the more it'll attract jealousy and theft. On the contrary, if I just toss it around in my pocket, people might think it's a fake. That's safer, actually. After all, with my financial status, there's no way I could own a black card."

"Just go home and get some rest. Remember to eat breakfast before you leave tomorrow. Don't come looking for me to freeload breakfast again. We only need to play lovebirds in front of your grandpa. Once we're out of his sight, we're nothing to each other."

Owen went green with anger. "You really can't stand me, can you?"

"Mr. Malicious, that's pretty clear from the way I address you. Bye! Don't dream about me tonight. I won't appear in your dreams. Even if I do, I'll only be there to ask you for money."

Owen couldn't help but laugh. "You sure do understand the impression you've left on me."

Watching Cecilia's retreating figure, Owen didn't immediately drive off. He got out of the car, quietly following Cecilia from a distance. It wasn't until he was sure Cecilia had safely entered her house that he got back in his car and left.

The next morning, Lucinda received a message from Keith saying he had safely returned to Skywatch.

It was only after confirming his safe return to Skywatch that she finally relaxed.

Stefan had wanted to take his two mothers-in-law out for a stroll, but they had declined.

The elderly pair from the Moore family were no different. They were old and didn't like moving around. Plus, both at the foot and the top of Ascend Estate, there were beautiful sceneries. The four elders were having a great time together and didn't want to leave at all.

In the end, Stefan had to return to work at the company under everyone's urging.

Even Lucinda was urged to return to the shop. Both mothers came along to help out in the shop.

Janice was still hugging her doll, but because Lucinda was by her side and she had common topics with Fiona, she was in a good mood. In the café, she could even help Lucinda by preparing coffee for customers and even assisting the chef in making pastries.

was good in the morning, so everyone was

noon that

the

Janice couldn't wait to bring some over

before,

of smiles. When she looked at Lucinda, her eyes were filled with love. If it wasn't for the doll

high regard. They both tried the pastries that Janice had personally made. Even Fiona, who didn't usually

mom made the most was pastries. I've learned from her since I was little and even found a teacher to learn from when I

pastries for my husband. He always praised my pastries as delicious. Every time he ate the pastries I made, our baby would also babble at him, showing

"Baby! Where's the baby?"

became very

handed it to her, repeatedly assuring her, "Mom, the

carefully took the doll, kissing its face, and said with relief, "The baby's still here!

Everyone stayed silent.

her mouth, and it tasted a

Lucinda's hand, silently consoling

blinked away the tears in her eyes and said to Cecilia, "I'm used to

Cecilia nearly

her dealing with a mentally unstable mother, she might've collapsed by

"Everything will get better!"

lip and replied

Everything will get better!

of high heels clicking against the floor

looked toward

this kind

had come, Cecilia let out a

was somewhat

niece of George Mitchell's boss and also

wasn't very far

during her pregnancy, which made her look even more haggard. "She's here for you, isn't