Faux Vows, True Desires

Stefan drove Lucinda back to the Serendipity Cafe.

Before they even got close, they could see a few cars parked outside the cafe.

"Dad's here."

Lucinda guessed her father might be there just by looking at those cars.

"Your mom's here too."

Lucinda felt a bit nervous, fearing her parents would start arguing.

"Don't worry, Dad won't fight with Mom, and Mom won't argue with Dad in the shop. They'll consider how it might affect your business."

Stefan comforted his wife.

After they parked the car, Lucinda got out and walked into the cafe.

"Lucy, you're back."

Cecilia saw her friend return, and quickly came up to her, whispering, "Your parents are arguing."

Fiona also came over, whispering to Lucinda, "We can't stop them."

Following their gaze, Lucinda saw her father piling money on the table, taking up most of the space. Her mother stood on the side with a blank expression, apparently trying to get Nathan to leave. "What are they arguing about?" Lucinda asked quietly.

Fiona was the first to arrive and saw everything, so she answered, "Your dad was already waiting here when I came to open up this morning. As soon as I opened the door, he came in and sat down, but he didn't order any coffee or food. When your mom arrived, she saw your dad, and her face changed. She walked straight up to him and told him to leave. Your dad said he was a customer who came for coffee and snacks and that it's not good business to drive customers away."

Lucinda asked in a hushed tone, "What's with all the money?"

your dad withdrew a lot of money from the bank as soon as it opened and piled it on the table. He told your mom that as long

thought to herself, "This

at

wondered, "Lucy, why are you looking at me like that? I can't make tens of thousands of

of the rich

people every day was

else, handed the jewelry box in her hand to her mother, and told Fiona, "Mom, this is a gift from Mr. Martinez. Please keep

loves you; he actually took you to the Martinez family to watch the drama.

a bit embarrassed

see her embarrassed, so she had to be a witness when Ruby was at her most awkward. Otherwise, it

you invite me when you went to watch

changed her tone: "Thank god you didn't invite me, otherwise

did not see Ruby's embarrassment

God I didn't seek comfort from you; otherwise, your words might have

waiting to become

discuss money with Cecilia

every day and also gave her thirty thousand dollars a month for spending

in, he felt the atmosphere in the room

Janice and Nathan and thought it was best

"Mom, is there anything I can help

to work. From now on, don't just listen to Lucy all the time." Stefan laughed and said, "Mom, Dad said that listening to your wife can make you rich. I think I'm not rich enough. I need to listen to

with you. Just finish your coffee and go back to work.

are you leaving?" Stefan quickly

want

the weekend,"