Faux Vows, True Desires

"Let's get a move on and get in there before the workers clock out,"

Cecilia was thoughtful, having brought him water and a burger, but she didn't forget their objective for the day.

As Owen started to munch on the burger, she made a move to hook his arm, ready to guide him inside the city hall.

"I haven't finished my burger. I'm hungry, I have low blood sugar. When I'm hungry, I get shaky, and I won't be able to sign anything in that condition."

Owen was standing solid. Although Cecilia had some strength, she was no match for the skilled Owen.

In the past, Owen always gave way to Cecilia.

Cecilia was trying to pull him along, but he was too stiff, so she couldn't budge him.

"Can't you eat and walk at the same time?"

"No can do, it'd be embarrassing. I'm representing the Martinez family."

Cecilia was speechless.

They were right at the city hall entrance, yet she couldn't get him to go inside.

workers clock out,

his burger, gave her a deep look, then honestly said, "Yes, I'm stalling. I actually don't want to

mother's request to file

as he agreed, he regretted

met Cecilia, it seemed like he made a lot of decisions he would

can we

at her deeply, asking

was still in love with Ruby. It was my grandfather who forced me to marry you. But during our time together, I slowly accepted the role of a husband, really treating you as

Cecilia curiously asked,

"Avery Cooper."

pleading, "Give me a chance, can we start over? In the past, I loved Ruby, did a lot of things you thought were foolish for her.

me. Even now, she doesn't have any real feelings for me. She just can't accept me letting go of her, she's used to my tolerance

you to finally understand

my good points, let go of Stefan, and fall in

about his infatuation with Ruby,

was still

had loved from the start. He loved her for over a decade. Even though he had given up on her at that point and didn't want to continue loving her anymore,

you. Even if I get annoyed by your mockery every day, I