Faux Vows, True Desires

Lucinda's smile was as radiant as a bouquet of fresh flowers.

She never thought that Stefan's gesture of gifting flowers would surpass Owen's.

In fact, there was truth in what he said.

The sea of flowers that Owen had arranged, after a whole day under the scorching sun, could literally be used as firewood.

The flowers that Stefan had gifted her, however, were potted plants. All they needed was regular watering, fertilization, and the loosening of their soil. They would bloom year after year, making them a lasting gift.

When Tiffany, who had come to do Lucinda's makeup, saw the sea of flowers, she was in awe. When she found out that they were a gift from Stefan, she shot a sideways glance at Liam, who had accompanied her.

"Why is it that Stefan, out of all your siblings, is the only one who's exceptional? You, on the other hand, are like a log. Even if I kicked you twice, you'd only flip over once, incapable of even rolling."

Liam was at a loss. "What did I do wrong?"

Was he really that inferior to his older brother?

All ten siblings in their family were bright and accomplished.

Seeing that Liam was clueless about the obvious, Tiffany left him in a huff and went over to Lucinda.

Liam, sensing that Tiffany's mood had changed, was bewildered. He had never noticed before how quickly Tiffany's moods could change.

"Lucy, let me finish my job first, and then you can continue enjoying your flowers."

she approached Lucinda and her husband, she was back to

"Alright."

Lucinda quickly

ladies had left,

do wrong again? She's always praising Stefan while putting me down. I wouldn't stand for it if it were anyone else. I'd have to fight them." Campbell wanted to say something, but Eric pulled him back. Campbell

clueless little brother, said dismissively, "Think about

around and went

Liam was left speechless.

understand. "Liam, I think Ms. Tiffany might be

so many flowers at home, why should I

a man like you can have a woman who likes you.

Liam said, "Tiffany and I have known

Without that childhood friendship, Liam would

else left, not wanting to deal

and saw his grandparents approaching. He

him a sharp look and said, "Stop trying to win favor with me. Your relationship with Tiffany is none of my business. If anyone should intervene, it should be your parents. If a proposal

parents. They said that Tiffany told them she hasn't accepted my proposal yet. Even

to the Paisley family? I've proposed

could answer, Patrick slapped Liam's shoulder. Despite his age, he was

had been hit, looking at his

must be a reason for

a woman like Tiffany likes you is your good fortune. If you and Tiffany weren't childhood friends who grew up together, you'd be a bachelor. You don't pursue other women,

only woman I love. Why should I