Faux Vows, True Desires

Chapter 371

"Mom and Dad are flying back soon, and I need to find some time tomorrow to buy them some things to take home. Uncles and aunts have been taking care of everything at home, we should send them something."

Ike Moore gave a nod, asking, "With your nine-to-five job, do you have time to go shopping? Or should I do it for you?"

"No need, if I can't find the time, I'll make a list and have Emma pick them up for me."

Ike chuckled, "That works."

His sister was now the young mistress of the Anderson family; she didn't need to personally handle the task of buying gifts.

"You didn't tell Mom about my situation, did you?"

Ike asked, wondering if his sister might have mentioned it to their mother.

Because lately, he hadn't received any more phone calls from his mother, pressuring him to get married.

"I told her. If I didn't, do you think you could live so peacefully? You've seen how relentlessly Mom used to nag me about marriage before. If she can't nag you, she'd nag me instead. I've been taking all the hits for you."

Ike quickly clinked his beer can against his sister's, "Oh, yes, thank you, little sister. I owe you one, sis. Cheers to you."

Lucinda giggled, "Back when Mom was relentlessly pushing me to get married, I thought I'd go crazy. But now, looking back, I felt that if Mom didn't pushed me so hard, Stefan and I might not have known how to start. He's a great guy, just not good with sweet words."

Ike chuckled, "Lucy, you have high standards. Every time I see you two together, I make myself scarce to avoid being overwhelmed with your lovey-dovey moments."

Lucinda laughed, "Is it it really that exaggerated?"

Thinking about how her man showed love through actions rather than words, she shrugged it off. After all, everyone had their own way of expressing love.

She realized she hadn't said too many sweet words to Stefan herself or given many gifts.

and made a mental note

she was about to say something, her brother suddenly stood up with two glasses of red wine in his hands and walked towards a

engrossed in their conversation and didn't notice the car's arrival. Ike had

Lucinda followed her brother.

the people chatting in the yard all turned their

hadn't brought a driver; she drove herself. After she exited the car, she immediately walked around to the passenger side, opened the door, and considerately held it open for the person inside. Everyone watched this scene curiously,

known for her cold demeanor,

fashion, similar to a man, and her cool personality added to her striking appearance,

seen countless instances

included both men

taking Belinda's hand. Shortly after, she saw a young woman dressed in a white evening gown stepping out of the car. The young woman was about the same age as Lucinda, tall and elegant, with a pretty face that

Lucinda could guess the young

how to approach her. She hadn't expected Belinda to bring her sister to the banquet

that Darlene rarely made public appearances and many people in Pinehurst

that if she had such a beautiful sister, she would also protect her very well too, not easily letting others see her true appearance

family and the Barlow family

would

and said, "They have a longstanding relationship. When Belinda took over the Bishop Group, Jason Barlow helped her a

sense. Stefan told me that Ms. Darlene rarely shows up in public. Her presence tonight must suggests a good relationship with Jason."

didn't respond to his sister and went to greet

Lucinda also followed him.

seeing Ike and his sister, Belinda's icy face appeared to soften a bit. She nodded to Ike and said,

Belinda, hello,

at the right moment and extended

hands with Lucinda, Belinda introduced her

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