Faux Vows, True Desires

When Janice descended the staircase, she discovered the first floor was devoid of anyone. Maybe everyone had stepped out, or perhaps they were merely giving her and Nathan some space. She was aware that many people were more prone to encourage reconciliation than separation, "It is better to build a bridge than a wall."

After a moment of silence, Janice resolved to venture outdoors for a breath of fresh air.

"Mrs. Blue."

A housemaid entered from outside, seeing her, she cheerfully inquired, "Janice, have you had breakfast yet? The lady of the house was concerned about you and sent me to check on you." Janice halted her steps, responding gently, "Could you not call me Mrs. Blue, please? My last name is Bright. You can call me Mrs. Bright. I'm not hungry, where's the lady of the house?" The housemaid replied, "The lady of the house and Ms. Tiffany are enjoying the view in the garden gazebo, and the gentlemen are in the yard."

After acknowledging with a nod, Janice proceeded to step outside.

The maid aware that Janice had skipped breakfast, headed to the kitchen.

Minutes later, she emerged with a breakfast tray.

Janice had already entered the gazebo.

"Mom."

Lucinda rose to welcome her mother.

Tiffany also stood up, greeting her with a warm smile.

She had a fondness for Janice. Her elegant demeanor, gentle disposition, and soothing voice were like a breath of fresh air. Always lightly made-up, she exuded a comforting aura. Janice's wardrobe was exceptionally tasteful, befitting the matriarch of an affluent family.

"Mom, did you come out on your own?"

Lucinda glanced behind her mother, not seeing her father, she asked cautiously.

"Can't your mother come out on her own?"

"Of course, of course."

sit down at the

head, chuckling, "You don't need to worry about me so much, Lucy. I don't appreciate seeing your father, but for your and your brother's sake, I won't argue or cause a scene. I'll simply ignore him. In the future, don't try to create opportunities for us to be alone unless we could turn back time to when your

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her mother's arm, cooing, "Mom, I'm not siding with dad. I'm on your side, and Keith

pressing further on her

couldn't completely detach themselves from their

entered with the

her mother hadn't eaten, Lucinda quickly coaxed, "Mom, you need to eat or you'll

"I'm not hungry, Lucy."

leaned in to whisper in her mother's ear, "Mom, I've found a nice girl for Keith. I was thinking

lit up, she quickly asked,

we can all go

happy, but her son was still single, without even a girlfriend. Moreover, he didn't

so upset she felt a

to remain a bachelor

about

out of touch with society for over two decades and had no idea who to introduce to her son. She

course, I want to meet her. I'll eat now, right

soured by the sight of Nathan, immediately

as his daughter persuaded his wife to eat. He felt

the most important person. He might have even been entirely displaced from

he would ruin

his son-in-law and son also entered the gazebo. They seemed

ached even

family,

picked up, Lucinda asked, "Darlene, are you free

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