Faux Vows, True Desires

Cecilia scanned the room, considering what object to chuck at him.

Before she could find anything to launch, Owen was already out of sight.

"Lucky bugger. If he was a bit slower, I'd have definitely nailed him!" Cecilia picked up the Maneki-neko, a beckoning cat figurine, from the cash register, looking like she was about to clobber someone.

Lucinda quickly snatched it away from her, "This is our shop's mascot. You can't use it to bash people. If you really want to hit him, I can bring some fist-sized rocks from home tonight, specifically for whacking Owen."

Cecilia was still seething with anger.

"I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen anyone as shameless as him. He and Ruby really are a match made in heaven, both so bloody shameless.

We had an agreement that I'd help him keep his position and pretend to marry him. After the wedding, we wouldn't interfere with each other and keep a low profile. He even feared that I might fall in love with him and kept emphasizing not to."

Lucinda chuckled and said, "I've been fooled by him once, and you fell for it too. If all men were reliable, pigs might fly."

Cecilia glanced at her friend, "Lucy, why do I feel like you're gloating?"

Lucinda tried to suppress her laughter, "No, I'm absolutely not gloating."

"Sure, you are. Look at the pastries; you haven't even finished them yet. You and the cashier munch on treats while watching me get bullied by Owen, not even trying to help me snatch back the agreement." The cashier quickly slipped away.

Cecilia finished off all the pastries on the plate.

Her friend nudged her suddenly.

"Lucy, I'm not in the mood. Don't touch me."

"No, it's just that Owen hasn't left. Ruby's timing is impeccable, and she's intercepted your Owen."

pointed outside the

up and looked; it

Lucinda. She didn't expect

Owen, Ruby

no longer like before, showing a heartbroken expression every time she got hurt. Now he was expressionless, his

heart ached as if being cut by a knife. She regretted it a lot. She had thrown away all her

drama she created, Owen would always support her. As long as she was willing to marry, Owen would

out, Owen could also

"Owen."

saw that Owen made no move, so she took a few steps closer with tears in her eyes. But as she approached,

in front

can you listen to my explanation? Don't abandon me because

Ruby cried miserably.

this one thing she did wrong to Owen, Owen wanted to

ten or so years, was his love

really loved her that much,

not just this one thing that disappointed me, but many

given up. Ruby, I hope you don't call me in the future and don't come looking for me. I have a family now, and your constant pestering will give my wife the wrong

said to Ruby, "In the past, I didn't see clearly, but now I hope to adjust myself properly.

pointed at Cecilia as she said, "Owen, how is she worthy of you? You're the eldest son of the Martinez

said to her, "Why are you taking off your shoes?

squatted down to help her put

help her put on her

was still angry, it didn't stop her from making

catching a cold without shoes, disregarding his dignified status as the eldest son of the Martinez

cashier both wanted to