Faux Vows, True Desires

Before Stefan had a chance to respond, Lucinda had let go of him.

She said a few words to her father, then turned around and said to Cecilia, "Cecilia, let's head back to the shop."

"See you, Nathan."

Cecilia waved goodbye to Nathan.

Nathan nodded in return.

After Eric drove Lucinda and Cecilia away, Stefan said to Nathan and Keith, "Let's go upstairs. There's a little study in my room."

The place was perfect for them to discuss some private matters.

The trio went back to the presidential suite on the top floor.

The small study was soundproof.

"Nathan, can I get you something to drink?"

"No, thanks."

Nathan declined. He didn't sit down immediately. Instead, he looked around the study, then walked to the desk. On the left side of the desk was a large picture frame. He looked closely and saw his daughter in the frame.

She looked a bit younger. Lucinda's face still had a hint of childishness. He guessed she must have been no older than sixteen or seventeen when the picture was taken.

Nathan picked up the frame and looked at it attentively.

He had missed his daughter's growth, so he was especially curious about how she used to look.

Compared to her sixteen-year-old self, Lucinda's looks hadn't changed much. She used to look innocent and naive, but now she carried a mature charm that made her even more attractive. "Stefan."

you have another copy of this photo?

coffee. Even though Nathan said he didn't want any, Stefan still thought it was a nice

and said, "Sure, I always make extra copies of Lucy's photos. Nathan, if you're interested, I can have a few photo albums delivered to you. They

Lucinda married him, he stopped

up. He smiled and said, "Really? Then have those albums sent over quickly. I'll take them

grew up, and he didn't know what she used

that Stefan had so many photos, which would help him make up for his

his delight, Nathan suddenly asked, "Stefan, why do you have so many photos of Lucy?" He knew they had known

have so many pictures of

was also watching

could tell

so many photos of

only been trying to please Nathan

replied, "You didn't

Keith was speechless.

didn't ask, Stefan

my treasures. My years of affection for her were spent

cup for both Nathan and Keith,

knew

answered his

you coming home for dinner tonight? I'll have the kitchen start preparing your loved one's favorite dishes immediately," Emma said cheerfully, assuming that the couple was going to have dinner

bring all the photo albums from my study to the Ascend Hotel. Noah can

Why do you suddenly need those albums?

transformations from a naive girl to a

also a testament of his eleven-year

Deeply in love as he was, he was able to suppress his feelings for eleven years, even while

Please bring them over as

"Okay."

said so,