Faux Vows, True Desires

"What's with that face?" Becca asked, looking at her daughter.

Cecilia hastily forced a smile. "Mom, I know I screwed up. Don't be mad, and it will age you and turn your hair white."

Becca pointed at her own forehead. "How could you do something like this? If it happens again, I'll come down hard on you."

"I was just returning a favor." Cecilia tried to charm her with a smile. "Actually, I didn't lose out. Owen is a great guy. After the divorce, I'll get a payout for returning his favor. Sounds good, doesn't it?"

"Humph, if he's such a good guy, then why do you call him Mr. Malicious?"

Cecilia had no comeback.

"Did he ever lay a finger on you?"

"No, absolutely not. He loves Ruby so much. How could he touch me?"

Becca snorted coldly. "He said he broke up with Ruby, and he seemed to care about you a lot. After your divorce, you should change your phone number and take a long vacation."

"But mom, I have to manage the store. Lucy is working at Ascend Global now, and she can only come at night."

"Your grandfather and I will help you manage the store. You've had the cafe for a while now, and you've hired a few employees. Even if you're not there, we can take care of it."

are you worried that Owen will

don't want to get away for a while, does

front of her mother, Cecilia didn't hide anything. She honestly said, "At first, I hated him. But as we spent more time together, I started to enjoy arguing with him. Every time I made him so angry that he looked like he wanted to choke me

then? Did you like

I like him, but at least I don't

for a while, then sighed and asked, "Have you met his family?

haven't openly split because of Trenton. His mother always considered Ruby her daughter-in-law, so she doesn't like me. She thinks I tricked his grandfather into marrying Owen. She thinks I only married him for the Martinez

Anderson family all liked Lucy, and no one ever looked down on her. But the Martinez family thinks you're not good enough for Owen, and they suspect you married him for money. Even if Owen cares about you, if he pursues you again after the divorce, you can't accept him. Cecilia, marriage is not just

it was different. Before Lucy found her biological parents, the Anderson family welcomed, respected, and approved of Lucy But the Martinez family was full

her and Owen

past, she didn't care about Owen, and she didn't care

definitely want to

accept Owen. Let's talk about it after we get divorced tomorrow. Maybe after the divorce, his family will immediately arrange

name was very dissatisfied with her. As soon as they divorced, Olina would certainly be the

do as I said. Regardless of what Owen does next, after the divorce, you should go on vacation for a while. You can come back when Owen

I avoid him? We're just guessing right now, and things might not turn out the way we think. Dad, Mom, look at your daughter. I'm not a fairy, relax. If he really pursues me, let's see if he has the ability. Ah, I always feel like we were bragging

optimistic. It's just love. What

could make her fall in love with him, she would be willing to risk marrying him. Even if there were countless

was always bold in love and hate and

I'm going to eat something.