Faux Vows, True Desires

Cecilia paused, turning back to look at him.

Seeing his handsome face filled with a conflicted expression, it seemed like he had made up his mind.

"Let's go, let's get this done. We've got about ten minutes, if we hurry, we should be able to get all the paperwork sorted." Owen hung his half-eaten burger along with the bag on the front of his bike.

He took out the marriage certificate and all the necessary documents, grabbed Cecilia's hand, and led her into the city hall.

His mind had been elsewhere during his previous two visits to that place.

He hoped that his third visit would be filled with joy.

And it would be the last time!

When they exited the city hall, they were single again.

The past of being forced into marriage evaporated the moment they received the divorce papers.

For others, divorce might mean an end.

But for Owen and Cecilia, divorce wasn't an end, but a new beginning.

Looking at the much more relaxed Cecilia, Owen suddenly realized that this divorce was like untying a knot in her heart, lifting a burden off her shoulders.

If he truly loved her, he had to make her happy.

Their lives were still long, and he was confident that he could marry her again!

"Cecilia."

As Cecilia was about to head to the bus stop, Owen called out to her.

"What's up?"

Owen smiled at her. His smile was as warm as the spring breeze and almost made Cecilia's heart flutter.

you're handsome, and you're even more attractive when

seen a lot in my life. Your smile can't affect my mood yet.

time together in peace, "Forget about the bus. I'll take you on my bike. Let's find a place nearby to eat first,

just got

if you want a romantic date, I'll give it to you. If you want to enjoy the sweetness of being pursued, I'll grant you that too. Just talking about things we can do is valueless.

Cecilia was left speechless.

let's go eat

wasn't one to play

she would give him

a chance was also giving

He sat on it, smiling at Cecilia,

Cecilia hopped on.

started pedaling, taking

get a divorce. After the divorce, riding a bike

pedaling, Owen responded, "As long as you

after all, you're not bad anymore. What should I call you? Owen? That's what Ruby calls you; I need to

about Ruby's significant role in Owen's

call you by your

it was not the same

can call me

"Owen?"

little uncomfortable, but she figured she would get used to it after

"It's too hot."

quickly added, "When we're eating, I'll notify the bodyguards to come over. By the time

had been riding his bike

too hot and being outside for too

didn't mind the sun, but he didn't want her to

sunburn would be bad

no objections to

visitor arrived at

Hayes Brooks.