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."

down at the table,

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

undoubtedly choose

"Mom, I'm not siding with dad. I'm on your side, and Keith

chuckled softly, not pressing further

with her, they couldn't completely detach themselves

maid entered with

need

"I'm not hungry, Lucy."

eat, she spotted her husband and brother approaching. She leaned in to whisper in her mother's ear, "Mom, I've found a nice girl for

Janice's eyes lit up, she quickly asked, "What's she

do you want to meet her? If you do, eat up and we can

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

was so upset she felt a pain

to remain

about her

help him since she was not in Skywatch and had no suitable female acquaintances to introduce to her son. She had been out of touch with society for over two decades and had no idea who to introduce to her

course, I want to meet her.

by the sight

distance as his daughter persuaded his wife to eat. He

wife's heart, he was no longer the most important

didn't approach them, fearing he

entered the gazebo.

ached

a family, yet he

once she picked up, Lucinda asked, "Darlene,

the study room on the second floor of the Bishop family residence, Darlene held a document with one hand and her phone with the other. She