Faux Vows, True Desires

"He isn't planning to divorce."

Janice went quiet for a moment, then turned to her daughter and affectionately said, "Lucy, we'll handle our own problems. You don't have to worry about it too much. As long as you are doing well, I will be doing just fine."

"Mom, I've been doing great. Before I was married, my parents and brother took really good care of me. After marrying Stefan, he spoiled me rotten. Now, having found you guys again, my life is even better." When it came to her son-in-law, Janice looked towards Stefan. He was amazing with both her and her Fiona, always so patient. He'd sit with them, chat about this and that, just being an all-around awesome guy.

A smile spread across Janice's face as she said contentedly, "Not only did I find you again, but I also got a perfect son-in-law. It's enough to make me smile in my sleep."

Despite Stefan being as dashing and wealthy as her husband, his family's attitude was nothing like that of the Blue family's. The Andersons always stood firmly by Lucy's side. The men in the Anderson family, once they got married, stuck to their vows, forever and always.

It was the ideal marriage.

After spending a few days with the Andersons, Janice found herself wanting to stay there long-term, the atmosphere was just that good and welcoming.

No wonder the Andersons were top dogs in Pinehurst.

A harmonious family led to prosperity and who could argue against that?

The Andersons were the perfect example. They had a big family and a lot of wealth, but they always kept a low profile, never showing off.

Janice even saw the Andersons' grandmother sitting in a field chatting with the local farm-workers about crops. If she didn't know any better, she would think that she was a lifelong farmer.

Who would've thought that in her youth, she was a fierce woman standing by her husband's side in the business world?

"Mom, don't be like that, I'll get jealous. You guys are all so nice to Stefan."

Janice patted her nose affectionately and said, "Well, his family treats you even better, don't they? So, of course, we must be extra nice to him. It's all about give and take. If you only take and never give, it'll eventually hurt the other person."

immediately thought of Owen and

in when it came

all that she knew was to take and

Ruby, Lucinda hoped that once Owen received the gift Stefan had for him,

help but want

for taking such pleasure

Ruby ended up with nothing,

move there in a couple of days. I don't want

I'll move into the Diamond Ridge Estates villa with you. I know Stefan has a lot of properties, but I

such a large sum of money would make her worry about it all

law, she could inherit half of his estate, which would roughly amount to several billion. It seemed like

eventually have to accept the

she would dutifully start work

day so she could hide her identity

Lucinda went over and sat next to her adoptive mother, telling Stefan, "Stefan, my mom

to the proposal, saying, "Alright, we'll stay

then asked her adoptive mother, "Mom, do you want to come with us? But my

going back to the mansion, right? Then I'll just stay at your rented place for a couple of nights. You haven't canceled your lease yet. If no one stays there, it'll be a waste of rent. Lucy,

talked to the landlord about canceling. It will be done

with us. If you want to go back to the mansion, then I'll take you there

that having his mom stay at a

at the rental place is much more convenient as it is only a few minutes' walk. You guys don't need to persuade me. I'll stay at

with them because she wanted Lucinda to spend more time with her biological mother. She thought that if she was around, Lucinda would be torn, afraid of neglecting either one of her mothers. Fiona didn't

child, and

for affection with