Faux Vows, True Desires

When Stefan came back to the room, Lucinda had already taken a shower.

She was sitting up against the headboard in her nightclothes, flipping through a book. When she saw him, she flashed a smile, "Did your brother leave?"

"I don't know if he left or not, and I don't have time to babysit him on the couch."

Stefan walked over, bent down, and planted a gentle kiss on Lucinda's cheek, "My love, you smell delightful."

He was about to collapse on her when she pushed him away, "Go take a shower."

"Alright, wait for me. I'll be quick."

He stole another kiss on her lips before heading towards the bathroom, a satisfied grin on his face.

For the young couple, the night was filled with passion.

But for another, it was filled with torment.

After a few days on a business trip, Nathan returned to his home in Skywatch on his private jet in the early evening.

Exhausted, he didn't return to the office but went directly home.

was a slew of household matters that

care of things at home, and he had to muster all his

for Nathan to return. She even visited Keith

the Blue family, she would become Keith's stepmother, a stepmother who was only two years older than her stepson. The potential for conflict

Madeleine

now that Nathan was back, Madeleine would not miss her chance. She decided to

of the house and Madeleine, everyone else, including the servants, was asleep. Even if they were awake, they wouldn't dare to venture out. Madeleine had given them plenty of

tired from your trip.

Keith would be back soon.

then notice the lights going out. That would surely infuriate Keith and also push Janice further towards a divorce from Nathan. Madeleine had been frustrated by Keith earlier in the day. She returned home and discussed with her father the possibility of assassinating Keith. If Keith were

in Pinehurst and had not been involved in the family business for over twenty years. She merely ran a service-oriented coffee shop and couldn't possibly take over the

the end, Madeleine's father remained silent. He neither agreed nor disagreed

thinking about. If they did send an assassin after Keith and the attempt failed, they would lose one of

an assassin was not an easy

having Keith killed. Her current

tired. The moment I got back, I had to deal with so many household matters. It's given me a headache. I guess I'm getting old. I should let Keith help me out."

a pang of

your son find a wife. Once a man settles down, he becomes more mature and responsible. Then he'll have the patience

chicken anymore and should be thinking about settling down, but he's as dense

life for now. He's only twenty-four, still a whippersnapper. A man marrying at thirty isn't considered late. Let him sow his wild oats for a