Faux Vows, True Desires

Keith frowned and said, "Don't use the readers as an excuse, and don't mislead them. Even when writing a novel, it should be filled with positive thoughts. Don't taint their innocent minds."

Lucinda was muttering something under her breath.

"Lucy, what are you mumbling about?"

"I was saying how my brother is such a moral guy. I wonder which lucky girl gets to have you. I promise you that I won't go to those places anymore. I'll always consider the interests of the Andersons and the Blues in everything I do."

She was now Stefan's wife, publicly known to everyone in Pinehurst.

Given Stefan's social standing, if her actions were found to be improper, it would indeed tarnish both Stefan's and her own reputation.

He always thought of her in everything he did, so she should also consider him.

After a stern lecturing from her older brother, Lucinda realized her folly from last night. Before that, she was only regretful that she got caught before she could enjoy herself properly.

Keith sighed and said, "Lucy, if circumstances allow, I would love to indulge you, let you do whatever you want. But, we are often helpless."

"Brother, I know I messed up."

"Has Stefan done anything over the line to you? If he dares to hurt you, you tell me." After scolding his sister, Keith started worrying about whether Stefan would punish her.

He believed it was their duty to discipline his sister if she messed up. If Stefan dared to lay hands on his sister, that was domestic violence!

Although he thought Stefan wouldn't hurt Lucinda, he still couldn't help but ask. If Stefan really did hurt Lucinda, he'd have a reason to take her back to the Blues sooner. Marriage can be annulled; his sister need not worry about not being able to get married.

Lucinda quickly reassured him, "Brother, Stefan is good to me. He won't hurt me. My hair falling out is my own doing. It's worse when I wash it. In any case, my hair loss has nothing to do with Stefan." Keith said, "Your hair loss is severe. You might be overthinking. You need to take care of yourself. Alright, give the phone back to Stefan. He wouldn't call me if there's nothing."

"You knew he had something to talk about, yet you still scolded me first." Lucinda grumbled, handing the phone back to Stefan.

said quietly, "Can you investigate if any male members of

father and Madeleine Porter's close relationship, Madeleine could be considered his father-in-law's

care of Lucy. Don't spoil her too much; she'll become arrogant. If anything happens, you'll be the one to clean up the mess. I'm safely home now, and

hung

at his phone for a

at Skywatch

Keith returned to Skywatch, all their

understood his intentions, and he understood

felt sorry for his future wife having to face

twists and turns and all sorts

in the future, wherever

won't

I'm so

Lucinda hugged him affectionately.

turned cold. Accompanied by his bodyguard, he walked

"Nathan Blue."

Madeleine greeted Nathan, smiling.

Nathan's voice was calm,

were coming

his father, Keith's expression turned

seeing his mother awake, he acted concerned, sticking

he was again

home and novelty

with his father, but

and his sister supported their mother's decision to