Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 279

Lucinda glanced at Ruby, her brows furrowed in thought. She then turned to Stefan with a smile and said, "Darling, since Mr. Martinez invited us, it would be rude to decline. We need to respect him for Cecilia's

sake."

"Alright, then let's go in."

Owen felt a pang of bitterness. Would they have accepted the invitation if he wasn't involved with Cecilia?

Stefan took Lucinda's hand, and they walked past Ruby.

Ruby wept bitterly, her face a mess of anguish. She glanced up suddenly, her eyes filled with hatred towards the couple who came to see her in her lowest moment.

Lucinda! Unbearable!

Not only did she have Stefan, but she also came to gloat when Ruby was down.

Upon seeing Owen trailing behind Stefan and Lucinda, Ruby couldn't help but scream, "Owen!"

Owen paused for a moment but didn't look back. Soon, he had disappeared into the distance with Stefan and Lucinda.

Ruby pounded the ground in frustration.

She had lost Owen! She had nothing left!

After what felt like an eternity of crying, Ruby finally managed to call her mother to pick her up. She couldn't drive herself home, fearing she might cause an accident.

Megan didn't need to ask her daughter what was wrong for it was all too evident. She had warned Ruby to let go of her obsession with Stefan and accept Owen's love instead. Ruby didn't listen, and now she was paying the price.


A few minutes later.

Owen's father smiled warmly at Stefan and his wife, looking at them as if

jewelry. He handed the box

saying, "Ms. Moore, I didn't have a gift for you the last time we met. I hope this makes up for it."

stood up gracefully and thanked him, "Mr. Martinez, thank you for your gift. You're

to decline and prepared himself to persuade her to accept the gift. He was surprised when

gift from the enemy's grandfather; why

his eyes on

past.

back next to Stefan, smiled and said, "My grandparents are planning to go back to Skywatch today. If you want to visit them,

they couldn't sleep well in a new place.

was taken aback and

moment, he turned his attention back to Stefan, whom he liked


you're a

a hint of dissatisfaction.

always been better than Owen. I'm a lucky person. Many people say that God is

thought to themselves, Stefan had

there's something I need

should

he felt a bit uncomfortable. Soon, he

and said, "Trenton, we won't disturb your rest. We'll leave now. We'll invite you

stood up and graciously added, "I'll treat you to

his age, one cup of coffee would keep him awake all night. Lucinda was offering multiple

"Owen, see Stefan out."

instructed the silent Owen to see Stefan and Lucinda

silently and saw off the

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